Welcome to a brand new episode! Today, we take a deep dive into the comprehensive "China Military Power" report published by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is no longer the inflexible, ground-based force of the past. It is rapidly transforming into a highly agile, joint, and power-projecting military capable of operating across the globe. But what is the overarching strategy driving this massive transformation?

Key topics we cover in this episode:

• The World-Class Vision: President Xi Jinping’s ambitious timeline to fully modernize the PLA by 2035 and build a "first-class military" by mid-century.
• Expanding the Blue-Water Navy: The PLA Navy's (PLAN) strategic shift toward "open-seas protection," featuring its growing fleet o ...