The China Military Power Report (abbr. CMPR), officially the Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China, is an annual report produced by the United States Department of Defense for the United States Congress that provides estimates, forecasts, and analysis of the People's Republic of China (PRC) military and ...
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China is undertaking sweeping efforts to strengthen its military. CSIS explores the progress and challenges of China’smilitary modernization in 10 charts.
At the end of 2024, China showcased its latest military advancements through a series of strategic announcements and calculated leaks, reinforcing its ambitions as a global power. These developments coincided with the release of the Pentagon’s annual report on the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
China’s meteoric rise in military capability is reshaping the global balance of power. It combines massive manpower with modernized force structure, cutting-edge missile technology, and a defense industry rivaling any in the world.
The WARPOWER series of sites take a unique, 'by-the-numbers', quick-reference approach to the current (2025) military capabilities of China. China is a formidable militarypower on the rise, broadening capabilities made possible by a growing indigeonous industrial base.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) 2024 ChineseMilitaryPower Report (CMPR), released on December 18, emphasizes China’s expanded efforts to gain military superiority over the United States.
