China, at this point in time, is not a match for the US military by any means. They lack the ability to project their power on a world-wide scale. They are pushing hard to bridge the gap, but their main technological strategy is stealing from the US. Their population would seemingly give them an edge, but in reality, their massive population would weigh them down, as the minimum portion of resources just to keep their people alive and kicking is staggering. So they bear watching, but are not on the same playing field yet. | 
