This study examined whether China's strengthening artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities could become a threat Currently, China is rapidly catching up with the level of AI technology of the world’s hegemon, the United States, based on its strong capital foundation, policy support, and outstanding research environment. In this situation, the Xi Jinping administration is planning to utilize AI for military purposes, as AI is believed to be a “new type of military strike force(新型军事打击力量).” Moreover, China is openly applying AI technology in the military sector in an attempt to drive military intelligentizatio(军事智能化) of its armed forces. Ultimately, in preparation for future intelligentized warfare, China will establish strong military capabilities using AI.