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Modernising China’s military

China's military faces increasing global scrutiny amid rising tensions with the US and in various geopolitical hotspots. This series examines the convergence of technology, global rivalries and China's military.

How smart weaponry and tech catch-up alter China’s ‘assassin’s mace’ tactic

China’s focus on versatility, such as autonomous vehicles and AI-equipped weapons, is in contrast to weapons designed for asymmetrical warfare. The US also sees technology as a way to shape the parameters of a potential conflict.

Expert warns of impact on China’s military from US curbs, possible ‘tech gap’

The country has the second biggest military budget in the world after the US, but Washington is taking a range of measures to maintain its advantage.