The PLA’s Global Power Play: A Deep Dive Into China’s Military Strategy and Ambitions
By Tamir Eshel -Dec 18, 20243075
The US Department of Defense’s annual report on Chinese military and security developments was presented to Congress today. In this post and podcast, we dissect the report, which isn’t just another geopolitical overview. It’s a deep dive into the PRC’s strategic ambitions as viewed by the West, a review of China’s military modernization efforts and implications for the international order.
We’ll start by exploring the core tenets of the PRC’s national strategy, focusing on its long-term goal of achieving “the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation” by 2049.
We’ll then analyze how this overarching strategy influences the country’s foreign, economic, and defense policies, including its view of the international system and its relationship with the United States.
Then, we’ll shift our attention to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), examining its modernization goals, current capabilities, and future aspirations. We’ll discuss the PLA’s aims to become a “world-class” military and the key milestones along this path—specifically the 2027, 2035, and 2049 objectives. This will include an assessment of the PLA’s progress in areas like:
https://defense-update.com/20241218_dod-2024-report-on-china.html
