With an economical victory all but already secured, the next phase must focus on defending militarily against American plans to start a world war in order to upset the status quo.
The biggest issue isn't China's own military, but the militaries and society readiness of its allies.
China must become not just a far more prolific arms exporter, but also an ideology exporter.
Take Iran as an example. They have a lot of manpower, reasonable tech base and are considered a candidate for SCO. But the values between China and Iran are way too different for a close alliance to form.
Similar but less extreme issues abound with NK and Russia. Despite having very strong built up forces, both have undergone long term stagnation due to deviancy from the socialist model proven to work by China. They need realignment through a soft hand, of course in consultation with and with the broad consent of their population.
Owning Eurasia is the way to go to deter America. China needs to make it policy that if an American invasion happens, any country that aids America will be considered a combatant and candidate for counter-invasion. Which means for example if Lithuania or Estonia does not leave NATO and cut contact with America when America is marching into Chinese land, PLAGF supported by Russian elements can and will breach their home borders and put them under military occupation. For that, China needs to expand its forces and start hosting major force concentrations throughout East Europe and Middle East.
The point is to incur widespread fear among NATO that if Americans attack, their home countries are NOT safe, the war will not be fought only on Chinese soil, but everyone's. Only then can China with a 100% accuracy make sure the UN completely sides against America during an invasion scenario, due to self preservation.
Due to its decade long unprecedented buildup, America also has a numerically much bigger navy. Hence, China should force an US invasion to not just be a navy war, but a ground war where the size and capability of the PLA can truly shine.
The biggest issue isn't China's own military, but the militaries and society readiness of its allies.
China must become not just a far more prolific arms exporter, but also an ideology exporter.
Take Iran as an example. They have a lot of manpower, reasonable tech base and are considered a candidate for SCO. But the values between China and Iran are way too different for a close alliance to form.
Similar but less extreme issues abound with NK and Russia. Despite having very strong built up forces, both have undergone long term stagnation due to deviancy from the socialist model proven to work by China. They need realignment through a soft hand, of course in consultation with and with the broad consent of their population.
Owning Eurasia is the way to go to deter America. China needs to make it policy that if an American invasion happens, any country that aids America will be considered a combatant and candidate for counter-invasion. Which means for example if Lithuania or Estonia does not leave NATO and cut contact with America when America is marching into Chinese land, PLAGF supported by Russian elements can and will breach their home borders and put them under military occupation. For that, China needs to expand its forces and start hosting major force concentrations throughout East Europe and Middle East.
The point is to incur widespread fear among NATO that if Americans attack, their home countries are NOT safe, the war will not be fought only on Chinese soil, but everyone's. Only then can China with a 100% accuracy make sure the UN completely sides against America during an invasion scenario, due to self preservation.
Due to its decade long unprecedented buildup, America also has a numerically much bigger navy. Hence, China should force an US invasion to not just be a navy war, but a ground war where the size and capability of the PLA can truly shine.
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