news Scmp World 2026-08-02

Ex-PLA Colonel Discusses China's Goal of Military Parity with the US

Former senior colonel Zhou Bo analyzes Beijing's objective for military modernization by its 2027 centenary. The goal focuses on achieving status as an equal global military power to the United States.

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