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China is currently not ready for a full-scale conflict with the United States and Taiwan. This is with reference to the report of the analytical center associated with NATO, CNN reports. The publication notes that now the Chinese Communist Party is more focused on retaining power, rather than fighting a foreign opponent.
– reminds the publication.
At the same time, it is emphasized that the desire of the Chinese Communist Party to control the army and society may hinder the PLA in a possible conflict with the United States.
– the expert of the Western analytical center imoti Hit questioned the combat readiness of the Chinese army.
As an argument in support of his position, he cited the fact that the PLA spends up to 40 percent of its time training on political topics.
– the expert believes.
However, other experts interviewed by the publication do not believe that the PLA is currently not ready for a direct military confrontation with the United States and Taiwan.
– says John Culver, a former US intelligence officer in East Asia.
Arguing his position, he emphasizes that the shipbuilding program implemented by Beijing in recent years has allowed the creation of the world's largest navy, which can operate at a greater distance than ever from the shores of China. In addition, China has achieved significant success in the development of hypersonic weapons.
Assessing the likelihood of China's direct invasion of Taiwan, American experts agree that it may take place no earlier than 2027. At the same time, it is emphasized that Beijing has other levers of influence on the island.
– says Colin Koh, a researcher at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore.
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He adds that there are certainly problems within the PLA, and one of the main ones today is corruption.
– the specialist summarized.
