"The substantial problems they have with corruption that have yet to be resolved certainly could slow them down on the path toward the 2027 capabilities development milestone and beyond," a senior US defense official said in a press briefing on December 16.
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- China wants to hit a military modernization milestone in 2027.
- But China's ongoing crackdown on military corruption could disrupt its progress, says the Pentagon.
- China suspended a top military official last month...