China's Military Is Becoming More Powerful by the Day (But Suffers from One Big Problem)

China's Military Is Becoming More Powerful by the Day (But Suffers from One Big Problem)

Although the PLA’s operational regulations may remain opaque, a new “revolution in doctrinal affairs” appears to have been gradually occurring.

 

Elsa Kania is an analyst focused on the PLA’s strategic thinking on and advances in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. Elsa is also in the process of cofounding a startup research venture.

Image: Sailors from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (Navy) during a U.S.-China counter piracy exercise. Flickr/U.S. Naval Forces Central Command