And China is leading the charge against us. As you can see from this graphic, 25 years ago, the PLA was just a defensive force with little ability to project power beyond their borders. Today, the PLA is a modernized military force capable of projecting power well into the Pacific. Their rapid military buildup has delivered thousands of new ships, subs, missiles and space assets that severely challenge our ability to safeguard our national security interest in Indo Pacific. (01:04–01:12)
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Asserts that the PLA can project power into the Pacific.
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