Policy Lab: Institutional Reform and the Future of China’s Military

Institutional reform of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is one of Chinese president Xi Jinping’s top priorities. China's ability to implement concepts related to systems warfare is key to these reforms.

In this webinar, RAND's Mark Cozad breaks down Beijing’s strategy, including its decades-long drive for military modernization, challenges facing the PLA, and what areas most concern Xi Jinping.

China’s President Xi Jinping attends a wreath laying ceremony in Tiananmen Square, September 30, 2024

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