“The Communist Party and its associated organs, including the People’s Liberation Army,
are increasingly operating in theaters outside its borders, including Europe, and seeking
advantage by any means, and at any cost,” he said.
“While we often doubt the transparency and forthrightness of Beijing, when it comes to
their security aims, we should take the Chinese government at its word,” he said. “They
have said that by 2035, the PRC intends to complete its military modernization, and, by
2049, it seeks to dominate Asia as the preeminent global military power.”