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Shashoujian
In general, shashoujian refers to a means or way one
can overcome a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. In
planning, shashoujian is sought to change the dynamics
in a situation. According to Bruzdzinski (2004),
shashoujian "implies an action
or quality that offers strategic advantage when
employed in a particular way, at a key moment of
opportunity for the accomplishment of a specific goal."
Shashoujian exploits inherent weaknesses in an enemy
and the term has its origin in the Tang dynasty (618-907 A.D.).
The term shashoujian is translated in
English as "assassin's mace", “magic weapon” or "killing maze".
Shashoujian is the "perfect weapon" that serves as a
"trump card".
from Bruzdzinski, J., Remarks presented before the U.S.-China Commission, Session on Military Trends in the Cross-Strait Relationship, February 6, 2004 |
