In a move raising global concerns about international security, the People’s Republic of China is conducting the largest military buildup seen since Nazi Germany in the 1930s.
The report, released by national security expert Chuck DeVore, details the rapid strengthening of China’s armed forces and its growing global threat.
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Unprecedented Military Expansion
According to DeVore, director of national initiatives at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, China is massively investing in its military capabilities. He highlights that China’s nuclear arsenal is expanding at an accelerated pace, expected to reach at least 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030, potentially surpassing this number.
The Chinese Navy, although smaller in tonnage, has already surpassed the United States Navy in the number of vessels, reflecting the impressive shipbuilding capacity of the Asian nation, which is approximately 250 times greater than that of the U.S.
Additionally, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has significantly expanded its missile arsenal. The new armaments include:
- 50 new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), bringing the total to approximately 400.
- 300 medium-range ballistic missiles.
- 100 long-range cruise missiles.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) also confirms that China currently possesses over 600 operational nuclear warheads, aiming to exceed 1,000 by the end of the decade.
Military Ambitions and Global Rivalry
DeVore compares China’s current military buildup to the rearmament program conducted by Germany in the 1930s under Adolf Hitler. He warns that, in addition to nuclear and conventional weapons, China is heavily investing in psychological warfare operations, extending its global influence.
The accelerated military construction is occurring while the U.S., according to DeVore, has spent more than $5.4 trillion on wars and “nation-building” initiatives over recent decades, leaving room for China to consolidate its strategic ambitions.
Geopolitical Rivalry with the U.S.
While the Biden administration faces criticism for its more conciliatory stance toward China, President-elect Donald Trump has promised tougher measures on both trade and military containment. Observers speculate that China’s military buildup may be an anticipation of a Trump presidency, which is expected to adopt stricter policies.
Global Impact
China’s military growth raises concerns not only in the U.S. but worldwide, particularly in regions like the Indo-Pacific, where neighboring countries fear regional instability. The escalation shifts the focus to an increasingly delicate balance of power, with the possibility of a new type of Cold War on the horizon.
Sources
- The Federalist
- Texas Public Policy Foundation
- U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
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