The 140-page report, published Tuesday, is titled: “China Military Power: Modernizing a Force to Fight and Win.” It notes that ongoing tension over the status of Taiwan is a key factor in China’s huge investment in its military forces in recent years.
“China is building a robust, lethal force with capabilities spanning the air, maritime, space and information domains which will enable China to impose its will in the region. As it continues to grow in strength and confidence, our nation’s leaders will face a China insistent on having a greater voice in global interactions, which at times may be antithetical to U.S. interests.”
The report suggested China’s fear that foreign forces might attempt to interfere in an operation to take Taiwan has driven the development of “a range of systems to deter and deny foreign regional force projection,” such as American carrier strike groups.
The report claims China has tripled its military spending since 2002, hitting around $200 billion last year. This is still significantly lower than the U.S. military budget of $700 billion, but the DIA noted Beijing had been forced to commit less to research and development funding as it has simply bought or stolen the best technology developed in other nations.
“If someone tries to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese military will do whatever it takes to safeguard national reunification, national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Li said.
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Imagine a group of people so disgusting they have to make laws preventing you from hating them
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