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Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that the rising Chinese economy is vulnerable to external shocks, including ongoing conflicts like the war in Ukraine and China’s own strategic ambitions. Should China pursue aggressive military action, it risks facing a united international response, including aid from regional allies like Japan and Australia, which could precipitate a broader global conflict reminiscent of World War II.
The State of China's Military and Internal Challenges
China’s military capabilities have seen significant investment, theft of technology, and modernization efforts, yet their true readiness remains uncertain. Since the Korean War, China has not engaged in a major war, and its current military force is vastly different from past iterations.