China Observes and Learns from U.S.-Iran Conflict: Lessons for PLA’s Military Strategy

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is closely studying the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran to refine its military strategy. The PLA is drawing insights from the conflict, particularly in areas such as AI-driven targeting, multi-domain operations, and real-time intelligence integration. China Military Bugle, a PLA-affiliated outlet, has highlighted five key lessons from the war for domestic military audiences. The first lesson emphasizes the “Deadliest threat: the enemy within,” showcasing the U.S. and Israeli proficiency in neutralizing high-value targets early in the conflict. This underscores Beijing’s concerns about internal security and the limitations of technological surveillance. The second lesson, “Costliest miscalculation: blind…