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China Expands Military Power Amid Taiwan Tensions
The Ministry of National Defense’s 2026 report on China’s military power highlights the People’s Liberation Army’s efforts to strengthen its capabilities for a potential landing operation on Taiwan. The report notes that the PLA is upgrading and modifying its equipment, including the Z-20 utility helicopter, and developing new technologies, such as unmanned transport helicopters and low-Earth orbit communications satellites. According to an analyst, the PLA’s efforts are closely linked to its goal of transforming its joint island-landing capabilities, which could have significant implications for regional security. The report was first published by an unknown source.