From revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA's transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance ...

In March 2025, China’s military researchers published a concept describing how to rapidly capture and subdue the city of ...

During a recent conference on the People’s Liberation Army, I heard the same question posed to attendees and paper writers: “How would China react to U.S. force posture change X, Y, or Z?” or “How ...

On March 13, 2026, China issued the outline for its 15th Five-Year Plan — a core document defining Chinese government policies into the next decade. In the hierarchy of Chinese sources, Five-Year Plan ...

From joint air patrols with Russia and coast guard activity east of Taiwan to a rare missile test in the Pacific, China’s recent moves - although not necessarily coordinated - reflect a push to make a ...

When high-tech hardware is difficult to obtain, clever workarounds can quickly become invaluable. Nations seeking a military ...

Takaichi’s overwhelming victory during the February election suggests China’s coercive approach might be counterproductive. But Beijing’s tactics are not aimed only at the bilateral relationship. U.S.

This excerpt is from an op-ed published in War On the Rocks on July 2, 2026 and written by Lyle Morris, Senior Fellow on China's Foreign Policy and National Security at ASPI's Center for China ...