Understanding the motivations behind reforms helps us project what's next for the PLA.

China’s increased capability for joint operations means Taiwan must rethink the Chinese military threat.

The PLA is set to become the largest “American” military force to pose a threat to the U.S.

Beyond cyber and space warfare, the SSF will play a key role in conventional joint operations.

China goes for stronger joint operations capabilities and political stability.

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

What does China hope to achieve with the current round of military reforms?

China scrapped its seven military regions in favor of five theater commands.

Goodbye Second Artillery Force; hello PLA Rocket Force.

The devolution of authority portends a rise in dangerous incidents.