A Pentagon report released Thursday details China’s aggressive plans for expansion in regard to its global presence and military capabilities.
It notes China has significantly bolstered its bombing capabilities and is “likely training for strikes against U.S. and allied targets.”
The report notes the training is part of an attempt to leverage “China’s growing economic, diplomatic, and military clout to establish regional preeminence and expand the country’s international influence.”
It is estimated that China spent upwards of $190 billion in 2017 on its military. The report states the People’s Liberation Army is undergoing a massive transformation to make it capable of executing increasingly larger and more complex operations and expand China’s global footprint.
The report points to China’s expansion in the South China Sea as an example of its efforts to “further its goal of effectively controlling disputed areas.”
Yet, the report says China’s goals are not only sought through military means.
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