China coach tells players to stay 'calm' in Taiwan clash
The reigning champions are targeting a record-extending 10th continental title but are wary of an opponent that has shown improvement as the tournament has progressed.
Taiwan were beaten 2-0 by strongly fancied Japan in the group phase but were by no means outclassed.
"They gave Japan a very difficult game and then went on to win their next two matches, so we know this will be a tough proposition," said Milicic ahead of the clash in Perth on Saturday.
"But if we execute our game plan and perform to the level we know we can...