Chinese President Xi Jinping has promised to build a “world-class military force” by 2050 that will rival the armed forces of the US. ​​In line with the ambitious goal, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has been rapidly ramping up its defence capabilities thanks to massive increases in its budget.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/how-china-is-transforming-its-military-in-bid-to-match-us-might-by-2050/articleshow/98449396.cms