China, according to a controversial report from a US think tank, is not prepared for war. This is a surprising assessment.Under Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Beijing has embarked on a remarkable military buildup, transforming the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) from a relatively weak force in Asia into a formidable contender, surpassing or rivaling the US military in certain categories, according to many reports.Simulations conducted by US defense experts have consistently demonstrated the challenges faced by the U.S. in confronting the PLA in China’s backyard.However, a report released last month indicates that despite the impressive military buildup, few aspects could potentially impede the PLA’s performance in combat, particularly against a formidable adversary such as the U.S.In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why the Washington-based RAND Corp report states that China has doubtful combat readiness ?#defenseupdates #usvschina #uschinawar Chapters:0:00 TITLE00:11 INTRODUCTION02:04 MORE OF A POLITICAL TOOL04:03 MACHINES ALONE CAN’T WIN A WAR06:29 LEADERSHIP NOT PREPARING PEOPLE FOR WAR