The Next Cold War?
The Pentagon, possibly suffering from a superpower complex, has accused China of spending substantially more on its military buildup than publicly stated In a report to Congress, the US military also warns of advanced nuclear capability and a possible conflict over Taiwan Still, even if China spends two or three times the $46 billion on defense it claims, it couldn't hope to keep pace with the hundreds of billions the U throws at the military every year.The Pentagon, possibly suffering from a superpower complex, has accused China of spending substantially more on its military buildup than publicly stated. In a report to Congress, the U.S. military also warns of advanced nuclear capability and a possible conflict over Taiwan. Still, even if China spends two or three times the $46 billion on defense it claims, it couldn’t hope to keep pace with the hundreds of billions the U.S. throws at the military every year.
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The US has expressed concern over China’s growing military might.
A Pentagon report given to Congress says Beijing is spending far more on its military budget than admitted and calls for greater transparency.
The report highlights China’s greater ability to mount pre-emptive strikes, citing new submarines, unmanned combat aircraft and sophisticated missiles.
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