Part 8/12:
The Impact on China's Military Capabilities and Future Plans
One practical consequence of this internal upheaval is the possible delay or disruption of China’s ambitions to rapidly modernize and expand its military. Particularly concerning for regional stability is the prospect of a full-scale invasion of Taiwan, once thought to be likely by 2027. However, the ongoing power struggles and purges at top levels make such an operation less feasible in the near term.