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How Ukraine Is Shaping China's Approach to Warfighting

Lt. General Hooper breaks down the key takeaways: why wars never go as planned, how a U.S.-China conflict would be "GoPro war", why geography and logistics matter, and why technology alone does not guarantee military success.

by Charles Hooper
Published on December 16, 2025

What is China’s People’s Liberation Army actually learning from the war in Ukraine, and can they use those lessons to reshape their strategy? In this video, Lt. General Hooper breaks down the key takeaways: why wars never go as planned, how a U.S.-China conflict would be "GoPro war", why geography and logistics matter, and why technology alone does not guarantee military success. A concise look at the strategic, global, and informational lessons shaping modern warfare.

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