The title doesn't give much context, but this is specifically related to planning for China's anticipated annexation of Taiwan. China's advantage is that they a

The title doesn't give much context, but this is specifically related to planning for China's anticipated annexation of Taiwan. China's advantage is that they are close to Taiwan, and speed in achieving their takeover is to their advantage. "the Chinese were doing a good job of investing in military capabilities that would make our preferred model of expeditionary warfare, where we push forces forward and operate out of relatively safe bases and sanctuaries, increasingly difficult"