China's Flaws Fuel Border Aggression: A Deep Dive into Beijing's Strategy

• China's weaponry has shown repeated failures in recent conflicts, suggesting systemic issues rather than mere glitches.
• Structural flaws like water shortages, an aging population, internal unrest in Tibet and Xinjiang, and economic meltdown contribute to Beijing's challenges.
• Despite internal issues, China aims for global dominance, leveraging perceived US foreign policy weaknesses.
• The Communist Party of China (CPC) prioritizes party control over individual creativity, as seen in the reduced PLA delegation to the NPC.
• China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) focuses on advanced technologies and massive infrastructure development in frontier regions like Tibet and Xinjiang, posing strategic implications for India.