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China's PLA targets disruptive tech for asymmetric advantage over US

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China's military, the People's Liberation Army (PLA), is prioritizing the development of disruptive technologies to gain asymmetric advantages over the United States. This strategy, outlined in the book "Unrestricted Warfare" by Qiao Liang and Wang Xiangsui, emphasizes leveraging areas like artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and cyber warfare rather than directly matching US military capabilities. The book, published nearly three decades ago, continues to influence Chinese military thinking and has been studied in Western military circles, including at the US Military Academy. AI

IMPACT Focus on AI and other disruptive technologies by China's military could shape future geopolitical and technological competition.

RANK_REASON Article discusses strategic thinking and historical documents related to military technology development, rather than a new release or event.

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China's PLA targets disruptive tech for asymmetric advantage over US

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