The Military Potential of China's Commercial Technology

The report examines China's potential to rival the U.S. militarily by 2020, given its projected economic growth. While China's military currently relies on outdated Soviet technology, the analysis assesses the country's commercial technology across nine key industries that could enhance military capabilities. Findings indicate that while China may not achieve technological parity with the U.S. by 2020, its military capabilities are expected to improve significantly over the next 10 to 20 years, necessitating U.S. preparedness for this evolving landscape.