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FOX NewsMAR 8
China Says it is Ready For 'Any Type of War' With US
Above: Warplanes take to the air again as night falls during a live-fire drill at sea in Huaibei city, Anhui province, China, Aug; 8, 2023. Image copyright: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-China narrative
China stands resolute, a formidable power unwavering in its commitment to defend sovereignty and territorial integrity. Dismissing US interference over Taiwan as violations of established agreements, Beijing warns that no force should underestimate China's determination or capability to protect its interests and domain.
Anti-China narrative
China's assertive rhetoric aside, its military remains fundamentally hamstrung by political priorities. Hobbled by divided command structures, political indoctrination consuming training time, and recruitment challenges, China's military modernization primarily serves to legitimize regime control rather than prepare for actual conflict.