People's Liberation Army (PLA)

New interim regulations to improve the PLA’s officer management system and recruitment policies are more evidence of China's long time horizons for military prowess.

A look at the security environment facing Taiwan in the upcoming year.

Can the new design contests foster a culture of military innovation in China?

China’s decision to centralize command of reserve forces signals that military restructuring is still ongoing. 

Despite the long tradition of valuing deception by Chinese military leaders, few studies on Chinese military power touch on the issue.

As the PLA Navy adjusts to its growing carrier fleet, pay attention to the officers tasked to lead.

After uncertainty caused by reform and anti-corruption, the PLA’s personnel management is returning to normal patterns.

Chinese officials called the move a routine annual rotation, but it raised fresh worries about the possible use of force.

What to make of the new Chinese defense white paper, the first since 2015.

At some point, the Chinese military will need to test its new capabilities – and Vietnam is likely the preferred adversary.

Are we seeing the gradual decline of the PLA as a force in formal Chinese politics?