China is now synonymous with the term "emerging" superpower — almost every reference to the country makes some mention of its future global prowess, both economic and military.

The website Global Firepower ranks the most powerful militaries in the world based on multiple factors, includingavailable manpower, total labor force, and access to strategic assets.

That includes our military might, economic competitiveness, moral leadership, global engagement, and efforts to shape an international system that serves the mutual interests of nations and peoples.