MODERNIZATION OF CHINA’S ARMED FORCES IN THE “NEW ERA”
Annual Report to US Congress. Office of the US secretary of defense recently published the unclassified part of the annual report on military and security developments involving the people’s republic of china. The US Department of Defense (DoD) has been providing this report for the last 20 years.
Excerpt from US Report. The PRC’s strategy includes advancing a comprehensive military modernization program that aims to “basically” complete military modernization by 2035 and transform the PLA into a “world- class” military by the end of 2049.
Comments.
- China’s is modernizing its armed forces in a planned way.
- The land marks are being achieved well before the stipulated timelines.
- World – class military has not been clearly defined by her (not in the open domain).
Excerpt from US Report. The PLA’s evolving capabilities and concepts continue to strengthen the PRC’s ability to counter an intervention by an adversary in the Indo-Pacific region and project power globally.
Comments.
- Her mid term aim is to be a regional power with final aim to be a global power.
- China has realized the importance of Indo-Pacific region.
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