In reading China's military manual Unrestricted Warfare, you will learn that the events of September 11 were not a random act perpetrated by independent agents. Instead, Chinese military planners believe that terrorism is just one of the many tools at the hands of nations and their terrorist allies to wage total war against the United States. The doctrine of total war outlined in Unrestricted Warfare clearly demonstrates that the People's Republic of China is preparing to confront the United States and our allies by conducting "asymmetrical" or multidimensional attack on almost every aspect of our social, economic and political life.

Originally published by China's People Liberation Army, Beijing.

Pt. 1. On new warfare -- 1. The weapons revolution which invariably comes first -- 2. The war goad's face has become indistinct -- 3. A classic that deviates from the classics -- 4. What do Americans gain by touching the elephant? -- Pt. 2. A discussion of new methods of operation -- 5. New methodology of war games -- 6. Seeking rules of victory : the force moves away from the point of the enemy's attack -- 7. Ten thousand methods combined as one : combinations that transcend boundaries -- 8. Essential principles.