Thoughts from the Chairman:
Building the Foundations of a Strong Nation: On Advanced Materials, Modern Industry, and National Defense
Many nations focus on weapons. They count ships, aircraft, missiles, and tanks. These things are important, but they are not the foundation of military power.
Military power rests upon something deeper.
A nation cannot sustain advanced weapons without advanced materials.
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The “Thoughts from the Chairman” series are not necessarily factual, but meant to be thought provoking, providing one possible viewpoint or idea, from that of a Chinese leader. To reiterate, this article is nothing more than informed musings. It is intended to provoke thought and discussion. Nothing more. Opinions, conclusions, and recommendations expressed or implied within are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Air University, the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or any other U.S. government agency. Cleared for public release: distribution unlimited.