China has constructed a new military force with the sole purpose of targeting US assets, says Air Force Secretary.

China’s Preparation ‌for War ​Against the United States

According to Air Force Secretary⁣ Frank Kendall,⁤ China has been ⁤actively preparing‌ for war against the United States for over two decades. In his keynote address​ at⁢ the Air‌ and Space Force Association’s 2023 Air, Space,‍ and ‍Cyber Conference, Mr. ⁣Kendall revealed that ‌China has been optimizing⁤ its forces to gain an advantage over the U.S.‌ in the Western Pacific.

“China has been ⁣building a military capability specifically designed to achieve their national goals and to do so if opposed by the United States,”

Mr. Kendall⁤ highlighted that the Chinese Communist Party ‍(CCP) has established two ​new military services: a “rocket force” aimed at attacking ‍U.S. high-value assets, such as⁣ aircraft carriers and forward airfields, and⁢ “strategic support forces” focused ⁣on achieving information dominance ​in space and cyber domains.

Emphasizing the need for the United States to optimize its forces, Mr. Kendall stated⁤ that the country must be⁤ prepared for ⁣a type of war‌ it has ⁣no modern ⁤experience with. He also‍ stressed the importance of overcoming ⁢obstacles in ​Congress, such as confirming military nominations and passing a full-year budget, to prevent a government‌ shutdown.

While Mr. Kendall⁣ acknowledged that⁢ war is ⁣not inevitable, he‍ emphasized the necessity ⁢of deterring ⁢it and ⁣being ready to win if it occurs. He ⁣stated,‍ “We’re⁢ all talking about the fact that the Air and‍ Space Forces⁤ must change, or we could fail ⁢to‌ prevent and might even‌ lose a war.”

Challenges Posed by Authoritarian Nations

Adm. John Aquilino, head of the U.S. military’s Indo-Pacific Command, has⁣ also‌ expressed concerns about the ‍ongoing⁤ challenge ‍posed by the CCP. He highlighted ⁢the alliance between China and‌ Russia, as well as their support for destabilizing‍ actions by countries like ​North Korea ‌and ‌Iran.

Mr. Aquilino emphasized the importance of competition⁢ rather ​than ‌complacency ⁣in deterring conflicts in the coming years. He stated ⁤that his command ⁢is prepared for ‍any ​contingency in the Indo-Pacific⁢ but criticized ​communist Chinese forces for their refusal to communicate with the U.S.‌ military.

It ‍is‌ evident ‍that China’s preparations for war and‌ its alliance with ‍Russia⁢ present significant challenges to the United States and the rest of the world. ‍Vigilance, strategic optimization, and ⁢effective communication are ⁢crucial ⁤in maintaining ⁤peace and security.