The Rise of Militarism in China

Understanding the meaning behind communist China’s accelerating militarism is crucial for grasping the CCP’s intentions in 2025 and beyond.

Sailors and fighter jets on the deck of the Chinese navy's aircraft carrier Liaoning in the sea near Qingdao, in eastern China’s Shandong Province, on April 23, 2019. Mark Schiefelbein/AFP via Getty Images

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For the past several years, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping has been reshaping China’s domestic and international identity by promoting an increasingly militaristic national mood, set of objectives, and global military posture.