China has announced the creation of a new military cyber corps, the Information Support Force, aimed at bolstering Beijing's capability to "fight and win" wars. The formation of this new force was declared on Friday by the defense ministry spokesman, Wu Qian, who emphasized its role as a "key support for coordinated development and application of network information systems."
This strategic initiative is part of China's continued investment in military modernization, which has seen billions of dollars allocated to upgrading its armed forces amidst growing tensions with the United States and other regional powers. The establishment of the Information Support Force represents a significant reorganization of China’s military resources, focusing on enhancing cyber warfare capabilities.
