China's Quest for Military Supremacy

How is China reshaping its military strategy in the 21st century? In this episode of Mapping Global China Conversations, Professor Maria Adele Carrai engages in a discussion with Dr. Joel Wuthnow and Dr. Philip Saunders, two leading experts in Chinese military and security affairs. They discuss insights from their latest book, China’s Quest for Military Supremacy, and explore the modernization of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), China’s global military footprint, and the future of warfare.

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🔍 Discussion Topics: 

✅ China’s Military Modernization: How is the PLA transforming under Xi Jinping? What does this mean for global security?

✅ China’s Global Military Footprint: Why has China exercised restraint in overseas military expansion, and how does its approach compare to other great powers?

✅ Belt and Road Initiative & Military Strategy: How do China’s economic and security interests intersect in regions like Djibouti and the South China Sea?

✅ The Taiwan Question: What are China’s strategic calculations regarding Taiwan? Are we heading toward conflict, or does deterrence still hold?

✅ AI, Cyber Warfare & Future Military Tech: How is China integrating AI, quantum computing, and hypersonic missiles into its military doctrine?