why china can't be a military hegemony
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Why It Can’t Be A Military Hegemony In The Near Future
Military Power of China
By Group 1 (Pacific)
Background
Military history of Chinaextends from about 2200BC to the present day
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Imperial Period
Modern Period
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Ancient Period
Chinese armies were advancedand powerful, especially the Xiadynasty (2070 – 1600 BC) Thesearmies were tasked with thegoal of defending China
2100 BC - 221 BC
ImperialPeriod
221 BCto
1911 AD
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Qin(221-206BC)
Han (206-220AD)
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Ming(1368-1644 AD)
Qing(1644-1911 AD)
Modern Period(1911 – Present)
The Republic of China Army
The People's LiberationArmy(PLA)
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The Republic of China Army
Originated from Chinese National Revolutionary ArmyEstablished by Kuomintang (KMT) in 1924
The People's Liberation Army(PLA)
PLA Ground Force Navy Air force Second Artillery corps PLA Reserve Force: Central Military Commission
MilitaryCapabilities
Land Systems
Tanks:9150
Multiple-LaunchRocket Systems (MLRSs): 1,770
ArmoredFighting
Vehicles (AFVs): 4,788
Self-PropelledGuns (SPGs):
1,710
Towed-Artillery: 6,246
AirPower
Attack Helicopters: 200
Fighters: 1,230
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft:
1,385
Transport Aircraft:
782
Trainer Aircraft: 352
Helicopters: 802
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Aircraft Carriers: 1 Frigates: 48 Destroyers: 32
Corvettes: 26 Submarines: 68 Coastal Defense Craft: 138
Mine Warfare: 4
MilitaryBudget
AnnualAnnouncement
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Internal securityforces
The PLA(People’s Liberation
Army)
2014 Budget was US $132 BN
Budget was US $141 BN2015
2016 Budget is US $147 BN
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ComparisonOf
Official MilitaryBudget
$575 BN
$147 BN
$69.3 BN
$56.9 BN
$47 BN
$40 BN
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China Russia USA
Weakness
Corruption
Lack of Experience
Geographical Disadvantage
Size of PLA
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Military Weaknesses
Economic Causes
Ideology
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GDP Growth Rate of China
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Loans Made by Chinese Banks
Conclusion