This is the third article in a series about China’s military development, from weapons and aircraft to its role in the global supply chain and how it compares with the United States.
While China and the United States work to restore defence communication channels, the growing military might of the two powers has intensified tensions in the Asia-Pacific, most notably in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea.
Analysts say PLA is narrowing gap with drones and hypersonic missiles, but Washington’s growing alliances could help it maintain advantage.
