China Closes Military Power Gap With US
Summary
China is closing the military power gap with the United States in the Indo-Pacific region. The Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index report highlights China's military advancements, particularly in air and naval warfare, while the U.S. retains a strong defense network and overall military lead. The U.S. and China remain the top two superpowers in Asia according to the report.Key Facts
- China's military improvements are particularly noted in air and naval warfare.
- The Lowy Institute ranks countries by military strength, including factors like defense spending and technology.
- The U.S. remains ahead of China overall but has seen its lead narrow since 2017.
- The U.S. leads significantly in defense networks, which consider alliances and military partnerships.
- China aims to build a "world-class" military by 2049 under President Xi Jinping.
- In the wider Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. and China are considered superpowers.
- India, Japan, and Russia also rank highly on the Asia Power Index as significant military powers.
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