Why China’s Military is Laser Focused on ‘Disruptive’ Technologies The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has been aggressively investing in cutting edge technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and hypersonic missiles.
This push is not merely a response to US military superiority but an attempt to upend the established rules of modern warfare.
China's focus on asymmetric advantages dates back to 1999, when PLA strategist Qiao Liang co authored "Unrestricted Warfare" with Wang Xiangsui.