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China’s Nuclear Forces Continue to Expand

China’s Nuclear Forces Continue to Expand

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
China’s nuclear expansion could lead to a spiraling arms race.

China’s Military Shakeup: What You Need to Know

China’s Military Shakeup: What You Need to Know

An interview with Lyle Morris about China's new defense minister and what's driving arguably the biggest purge in PLA history.
Who Is Li Shangfu, China’s Next Defense Minister? 

Who Is Li Shangfu, China’s Next Defense Minister? 

By Marcus Clay
Gen. Li Shangfu, with deep ties to China’s military space enterprises, is widely expected to become China’s next minister of defense. What do we know about him?

Understanding China’s Military Operations Other Than War

Understanding China’s Military Operations Other Than War

By James Char
The latest trial guidelines are less ominous than comparisons to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would make it seem.

‘The Battle at Lake Changjin’ and China’s New View of War

‘The Battle at Lake Changjin’ and China’s New View of War

By Carice Witte
War was once viewed as a danger to the ruling party. Now it is perceived as a way to strengthen CCP’s position.

General Ju Qiansheng Takes Command of the PLA Strategic Support Force

General Ju Qiansheng Takes Command of the PLA Strategic Support Force

By Marcus Clay
The former commander of the People’s Liberation Army Strategic Support Force Network Systems Department is taking over the entire force.

Understanding China’s Aerial Incursions Into Taiwan’s ADIZ

Understanding China’s Aerial Incursions Into Taiwan’s ADIZ

By Adrian Ang U-Jin and Olli Pekka Suorsa
China’s incursions are meant more as a signal to the United States than a military threat to Taiwan.
Chinese Ballistic Missiles Fired Into South China Sea Claimed to Hit Target Ship

Chinese Ballistic Missiles Fired Into South China Sea Claimed to Hit Target Ship

By Steven Stashwick
A news report claims that the August ASBM tests successfully hit a moving vessel and did not just fall into the sea.

China’s Second Aircraft Carrier: A Sign of PLA Naval Muscle?

China’s Second Aircraft Carrier: A Sign of PLA Naval Muscle?

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A closer look at the significance of the development for China’s military and its security thinking.

China’s Missile Might: Strategy Power Projection

China’s Missile Might: Strategy Power Projection

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Antoine Bondaz.

China's Information Warfare Force Gets a New Commander

China's Information Warfare Force Gets a New Commander

By Adam Ni
The PLA Strategic Support Force has a new leader.
China’s Navy Flaunts Its Power, But to What End?

China’s Navy Flaunts Its Power, But to What End?

By Bonnie Girard
The PLAN’s 70th anniversary celebration raises important questions about China’s increasingly capable military.

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