Pentagon Dots the I’s on Annual China Report -- Wall Street Journal
It’s an annual ritual in Washington: Each year, the Pentagon sends a report to Congress on China’s military power, providing fodder for commentators, China-watchers and reporters.
And this year’s report, which follows the unveiling of China’s stealth jet and greater military assertiveness by Beijing, promises to be a particularly interesting read.
Pentagon spokesman Col. David Lapan told reporters Tuesday that the report would be delivered later this week — several months after the March 1 deadline.
“It’s very complicated undertaking, every year there has been a delay,” Col. Lapan said. “We always keep Congress apprised of its status.”
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Update: Pentagon’s Overdue China Report Said to Be Likely This Week -- Bloomberg
My Comment: The important question .... why the delay? .... is not answered. Last year's report is here.