Factors Shaping the Future of China's Military

Mark Cozad, Jennie W. Wenger

01 March 2025

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The PLA's main challenge is accessing the talent needed to build the type of military Xi Jinping envisions, as China's economic and social environment may limit its ability to attract the ‘right’ people.

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