What Happened
Beijing's Growing Power Projection Capabilities Raise Concerns
The Lowy Institute has released a report assessing the Chinese military threat to Australia, highlighting the growing capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and its potential to project power into the Indo-Pacific region. The report notes that China’s military modernisation is driven by a desire to become a global superpower and to protect its interests in the region. The PLA’s power-projection capabilities, including its missile forces, air force, and navy, are expanding, posing a threat to Australia’s security and its ability to defend its interests. The report was published by the Lowy Institute.