U.S. Air Force urged to adopt new strategy to counter China
By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times - Friday, October 18, 2024
The United States is no longer unmatched in military and economic power as China has built up its capabilities, and the Air Force needs to reform its military priorities as a result, according to a report by an Air Force think tank.
“Under the guise of a quiet countenance, China has been systematically working towards closing the power gap by enhancing its regional military capabilities, economic influence and international standing,” the report said. “This shift has led China to challenge U.S. dominance both regionally and globally in an effort to alter the existing rules-based order.”
China is challenging U.S. power through regional and international “order-building efforts,” using both hard power and soft power.
Beijing wants to shift the global balance of power in its favor and as a result the United States needs to alter military strategies and technologies to maintain its decisive role in the world and counter China’s growing capabilities, especially in the Indo-Pacific region, the report said.
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