Chinese President Xi Jinping has penned a major article outlining China’s roadmap for modernizing its national defense and military capabilities, set to publish on August 1—the 97th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Titled in Qiushi Journal, the CPC Central Committee’s flagship magazine, the piece underscores the urgency of building a “world-class military” to support China’s broader development goals.
Key Takeaways from Xi’s Article:
Tech-Driven Military: Accelerate integration of AI, mechanization, and digital systems to boost combat readiness.
Party Leadership First: Reaffirms the CPC’s absolute authority over the armed forces.
Global Stability: PLA vows to protect sovereignty while contributing to international peace.
The article arrives as tensions simmer in the Taiwan Strait and beyond, with Xi highlighting the PLA’s role as a “heroic force” trusted by the nation. Analysts say the push for “intelligent” warfare capabilities could reshape Asia’s security landscape.
Titled in Qiushi Journal, the CPC Central Committee’s flagship magazine, the piece underscores the urgency of building a “world-class military” to support China’s broader development goals.
Tech-Driven Military: Accelerate integration of AI, mechanization, and digital systems to boost combat readiness.
Party Leadership First: Reaffirms the CPC’s absolute authority over the armed forces.
Global Stability: PLA vows to protect sovereignty while contributing to international peace.
