A new RAND report raises doubts about the combat readiness of China’s PLA, citing internal corruption, political priorities, and lack of combat experience. Despite advanced military tech ...

“China’s military modernization gains are not designed to conquer Taiwan through military attack. Instead, (they are) designed to help the PLA more effectively carry out its longstanding missi ...

At an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank, Ely Ratner ... fighting force as part of the PLA's 2027 modernization goals," the report said.

China announced a 7.2% hike in its defence budget, bringing it to over $245 billion, reflecting its continued military ...

China is not ready for war, according to a contentious report from a US think tank ... s military modernization gains are not designed to conquer Taiwan through military attack. Instead, (they are) ...