Why It Can’t Be A Military Hegemony In The Near Future

Military Power of China

By Group 1 (Pacific)

Background

Military history of Chinaextends from about 2200BC to the present day

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Chinese armies were advancedand powerful, especially the Xiadynasty (2070 – 1600 BC) Thesearmies were tasked with thegoal of defending China

2100 BC - 221 BC

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1911 AD

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Qin(221-206BC)

Han (206-220AD)

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Qing(1644-1911 AD)

Modern Period(1911 – Present)

The Republic of China Army

The People's LiberationArmy(PLA)

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The Republic of China Army

Originated from Chinese National Revolutionary ArmyEstablished by Kuomintang (KMT) in 1924

The People's Liberation Army(PLA)

PLA Ground Force Navy Air force Second Artillery corps PLA Reserve Force: Central Military Commission

MilitaryCapabilities

Land Systems

Tanks:9150

Multiple-LaunchRocket Systems (MLRSs): 1,770

ArmoredFighting

Vehicles (AFVs): 4,788

Self-PropelledGuns (SPGs):

1,710

Towed-Artillery: 6,246

AirPower

Attack Helicopters: 200

Fighters: 1,230

Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft:

1,385

Transport Aircraft:

782

Trainer Aircraft: 352

Helicopters: 802

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Aircraft Carriers: 1 Frigates: 48 Destroyers: 32

Corvettes: 26 Submarines: 68 Coastal Defense Craft: 138

Mine Warfare: 4

MilitaryBudget

AnnualAnnouncement

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Internal securityforces

The PLA(People’s Liberation

Army)

2014 Budget was US $132 BN

Budget was US $141 BN2015

2016 Budget is US $147 BN

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Official MilitaryBudget

$575 BN

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$69.3 BN

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Corruption

Lack of Experience

Geographical Disadvantage

Size of PLA

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Military Weaknesses

Economic Causes

Ideology

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Loans Made by Chinese Banks

Conclusion