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The PLA’s New Generals: Security Implications

The PLA’s New Generals: Security Implications

By Ying-Yu Lin
The significance and impact of the latest batch of promotion of senior PLA officers to the rank of general or admiral.

The Latest Target of China’s Military Reform: Reserve Forces 

The Latest Target of China’s Military Reform: Reserve Forces 

By Ying-Yu Lin
China’s decision to centralize command of reserve forces signals that military restructuring is still ongoing. 
At Meeting, North Korea’s Kim Touts ‘Nuclear War Deterrent’

At Meeting, North Korea’s Kim Touts ‘Nuclear War Deterrent’

By Ankit Panda
The meeting covered a range of issues pertaining to the Korean People’s Army.

How Politically Influential Is China’s Military?

How Politically Influential Is China’s Military?

By Christopher K. Colley
Are we seeing the gradual decline of the PLA as a force in formal Chinese politics?

China’s Military Backs Proposed Constitutional Amendments

China’s Military Backs Proposed Constitutional Amendments

By Adam Ni
The military comes out in support of the changes, which would allow Xi to hold the presidency indefinitely.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Why General Fang Fenghui Was Purged

Why General Fang Fenghui Was Purged

By Don Tse
Fang, the former chief of joint staff, has close ties to disgraced top generals who are accused of attempting a coup.

Has Xi Fully Consolidated His Power Over the Military?

Has Xi Fully Consolidated His Power Over the Military?

By Charlotte Gao
Command over China’s armed police has been transferred from the State Council to the Central Military Commission.
Why China’s Central Military Commission Got Downsized

Why China’s Central Military Commission Got Downsized

By Don Tse
The move helps Xi consolidate control over the military while avoiding a major backlash.

What a New PLA Promotion Says About Xi Jinping's Military Control

What a New PLA Promotion Says About Xi Jinping's Military Control

By Charlotte Gao
Xi Jinping further shakes up the military and consolidates his control.

The Secrets of China’s Strategic Support Force

The Secrets of China’s Strategic Support Force

By Ying Yu Lin
With the creation of the SSF, China’s reorganized military hopes to foster integrated joint operations capabilities.

The True Crimes of Chinese PLA General Guo Boxiong

The True Crimes of Chinese PLA General Guo Boxiong

By Ben Lowsen
Chinese PLA Gen. Guo Boxiong and colleague Gen. Xu Caihou are most guilty of being politically incorrect.
Xi Jinping Has a New Title: Commander-in-Chief of the People's Liberation Army

Xi Jinping Has a New Title: Commander-in-Chief of the People's Liberation Army

By Ankit Panda
Xi's quest to expand his personal authority over the Chinese military continues.

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