June 13, 2020
China's Military Has Not Reached Superpower Status Just Yet
China’s new defense white paper has been eagerly awaited by Western analysts searching for clues to Beijing’s national security strategy.
by Michael Peck
Here's What You Need To Remember: It’s no secret that China has been moving away from a huge, low-tech peasant military to a smaller, more agile and high-tech force. Still, there is plenty in the paper to disturb the West as well as China’s Asian neighbors. China will continue to replace older aircraft and ships with more advanced models. It is setting its eyes on distant horizons: the PLA will “address deficiencies in overseas operations and support, builds far seas forces, develops overseas logistical facilities, and enhances capabilities in accomplishing diversified military tasks.â€
China’s new defense white paper has been eagerly awaited by Western analysts searching for clues to Beijing’s national security strategy.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/chinas-military-has-not-reached-superpower-status-just-yet-162665
