Doubts Are Being Raised On The Effectiveness Of The Chinese Military

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Franz-Stefan Gady, The Diplomat: Is the Chinese Military Weaker Than We Think?

A new report highlights the unpreparedness of the Chinese military for modern conflict.

Today, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) published an assessment on the weaknesses of the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA). While the report, compiled by the RAND National Security Research Division (NSRD), points out that “the PLA’s capabilities have improved dramatically,” it also notes “potentially serious weaknesses” that could “limit [the PLA's] ability to successfully conduct the information-centric, integrated joint operations Chinese military strategists see as required to fight and win future wars.”

WNU Editor: A brutal assessment on the Chinese military. But I will not underestimate their resolve in solving these problems in the foreseeable future. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission's report on the Chinese military is here.