# China’s PLA enters dangerous final year before 100-year goals

2026-08-13T13:06:04+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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An opinion piece on NDTV.com warns that China's PLA is entering a 'dangerous new phase' as the final year before its 100-year modernisation goals begins. The article, titled 'China's PLA Is Entering A Dangerous New Phase, And India Can't Afford To Look Away', states that three problems remain unresolved. The piece does not specify these problems in the provided excerpt. It argues that India must not ignore the PLA's progress toward its centenary targets.

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- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/opinion/chinas-pla-is-entering-a-dangerous-new-phase-and-india-cant-afford-to-look-away-11904635#publisher=newsstand>

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