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China military modernization
April 01, 2017
PLA Strategic Support Force: The 'Information Umbrella' for China's Military
By Elsa Kania
Beyond cyber and space warfare, the SSF will play a key role in conventional joint operations.
March 14, 2017
China’s First Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Enters Service With the PLAAF
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s answer to the American F-22 Raptor has purportedly entered operational service with the Chinese Air Force.
March 04, 2017
China's Quest for Informatization Drives PLA Reforms
By Elsa Kania and John Costello
China's ongoing military reforms hint at new confidence in the PLA's ability to conduct informatized warfare.
May 06, 2016
Chinese Military Targets College Students With Its Latest Weapon: Rap Music
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's military steps up its publicity game, in hopes of bringing in more educated recruits.
March 09, 2016
Overview: China's People's Liberation Army Equipment at a Glance
By Ben Lowsen
Your reference guide for key People's Liberation Army equipment.
January 06, 2016
Chinese Grand Strategy: Interests, Institutions, Influence
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insight from Tom Kane
January 05, 2016
The New Military Force in Charge of China’s Nuclear Weapons
By Shannon Tiezzi
Goodbye Second Artillery Force; hello PLA Rocket Force.
December 30, 2015
China's First Stealth Fighter Is About to Enter Production
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese media reports suggest the J-20 is ready for production, ahead of schedule.
December 01, 2015
China's Plan for a New, Improved Military
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping just outlined an ambitious plan for military reforms, but implementation will take years.
November 20, 2015
Chinese Citizens Among 170 Hostages Taken in Mali Hotel
By Shannon Tiezzi
With yet another terrorist attack overseas threatening China's citizens, how will Beijing respond?
October 21, 2015
Is This China’s Newest Tool To Thwart US Military Power?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing has recently successfully completed a test flight of its largest high-altitude airship.
September 08, 2015
The Real Reason China Is Cutting 300,000 Troops
By Shannon Tiezzi
The troop reduction announced by Xi Jinping heralds a new round of PLA reforms.