Cyber Dragon: Inside China's Information Warfare and Cyber Operations

This book provides a framework for assessing China's extensive cyber espionage efforts and multi-decade modernization of its military, not only identifying the "what" but also addressing the "why" behind China's focus on establishing information dominance as a key component of its military efforts.

• Provides a detailed overview and thorough analysis of Chinese cyber activities

• Makes extensive use of Chinese-language materials, much of which has not been utilized in the existing Western literature on the subject

• Enables a better understanding of Chinese computer espionage by placing it in the context of broader Chinese information warfare activities

• Analyzes Chinese military modernization efforts, providing a context for the ongoing expansion in China's military spending and reorganization

• Offers readers policy-relevant insight into Chinese military thinking while maintaining academic-level rigor in analysis and source selection