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The numbers game: why the US is losing ground to China in the first island chain

South China Morning Post 01 August 2026 5h ago
The numbers game: why the US is losing ground to China in the first island chain
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As the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. In the second part of a series, Gabriel Dominguez examines how Beijing is pushing the envelope on its near-seas island arc. Beijing has urged the People’s Liberation Army to transform into a “
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