China’s Rapid Military Expansion Sparks DoD Concern
Posted by Jeffrey Neal Johnson on Dec 31st, 2024
China’s Rapid Military Expansion Sparks DoD Concern
A new Department of Defense (DoD) report has sparked concerns over China’s rapid military expansion. One expert compared the country’s military buildup to that of a major world power in the 1930s. The report details significant advancements in China’s arsenal and its pursuit of “mind dominance” through psychological warfare, raising questions about the balance of power in the global arena and the potential for future conflicts.
A retired Army lieutenant colonel and the chief national initiatives officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation have voiced serious concerns about China’s military ambitions. He recently expressed his concern during a television appearance, stating that China is engaging in an unprecedented military build-up the world hasn’t seen since a similar one in the first half of the 20th century, which sparked World War 2.
The expert highlighted the differences between China’s naval-focused strategy and the land power emphasis of a previous era. He explained that while land power is easier to build up quickly, navies are much more difficult. He asserted that the United States is behind and needs to catch up, modernize its nuclear weapons, and invest in missile defense.
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