Fravel: What’s Behind the Chinese Spy Balloon | 2023 | News
Fravel: What’s Behind the Chinese Spy Balloon
President Xi Jinping has modernized and expanded his military, but the balloon incident may indicate the challenges he faces in consolidating its power.
Isaac Chotiner | The New Yorker
February 18, 2023
"China's dedication to building a modern military preceded Xi, but it has manifested on Xi's watch."
--SSP Director Taylor Fravel in a phone interview with The New Yorker's Isaac Chotiner