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China’s War Plans

Xi Jinping’s insecurity, China’s economic decline, and the increasing danger of war over Taiwan
China’s War Plans
A missile from the rocket force of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army is fired in operations during combat readiness patrol and military exercises around Taiwan, on April 7, 2023. Liu Mingsong/Xinhua via AP
Glenn Chafetz
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The People’s Republic of China (PRC) makes no secret of its ambitions for global hegemony (though it uses the word “leadership” in place of hegemony). The communist regime’s quest for worldwide dominance is rooted in the shaky claim to power of Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Glenn Chafetz
Glenn Chafetz
Author
Glenn Chafetz retired from the CIA in 2019, where he served multiple tours overseas and was the agency's first Chief of Tradecraft and Operational Technology. He currently directs a nonprofit, 2430 Group, that researches state sponsored attacks on the U.S. private sector.