This is allowing China and the PLA to expand the military’s global presence, modernise its capabilities and more effectively challenge US national interests, he added.
As China expands its ability to project force far beyond its shores, the Pentagon needs to “build and deploy a more lethal, resilient joint force”, including more hypersonic weapons, artificial intelligence, robots and laser weapons, Sbragia testified.
A second Defence Department priority is to strengthen alliances and attract new partners, he told the commission, which was set up by Congress in 2000 to evaluate the defence implications of US-China trade and economic ties. Read More...
Siblings are integral to our lives, often providing a lifetime of support, understanding, childhood memories of sibling rivalry, and love. The relationship between brothers and sisters is a unique bond that shapes our childhood, molds our personalities, and endures the ups and downs of life. Amidst the family dynamics, the kinship throughout life is unmistakable. The siblings' journey is peppered with fun times and these funny sibling quotes perfectly capture the essence of their relationship. Read More...
Beijing has banned Airbnb-style short-term lettings in the heart of the Chinese capital citing security concerns.
It is part of a move to tighten control of short-term apartment rentals across the city and to ensure safety in the “core central administrative zone”, an area of 92.5 sq km (35.7 sq miles) around the Forbidden City and the Zhongnanhai compound that houses the top Chinese leadership, according to a directive issued by four government agencies. Read More...
