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What the PLA Is Learning From Russia’s Ukraine Invasion

What the PLA Is Learning From Russia’s Ukraine Invasion

By Ying-Yu Lin
China is watching Russia's military mistakes in Ukraine and will apply those lessons to its battle planning for a conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
How Does China Aim to Use AI in Warfare?

How Does China Aim to Use AI in Warfare?

By Yuan-Chou Jing
AI in particular is seen as a “game-changing” critical strategic technology.

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.

China’s Military Has a Hidden Weakness

China’s Military Has a Hidden Weakness

By Steve Sacks
High-tech new weapons are useful, but current military reform shortfalls hinder the PLA’s ability to employ such hardware.

What a Change in China’s Officer Rank and Grade System Tells Us About PLA Reform

What a Change in China’s Officer Rank and Grade System Tells Us About PLA Reform

By James Char
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.
China’s Military Actions Against Taiwan in 2021: What to Expect

China’s Military Actions Against Taiwan in 2021: What to Expect

By Ying-Yu Lin
A look at the security environment facing Taiwan in the upcoming year.

The PLA’s AI Competitions

The PLA’s AI Competitions

By Marcus Clay
Can the new design contests foster a culture of military innovation in China?
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. 

Deception Is Key to Chinese Military Strategies

Deception Is Key to Chinese Military Strategies

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

How Will the Chinese Navy Use Its 2 Aircraft Carriers?

How Will the Chinese Navy Use Its 2 Aircraft Carriers?

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

What Recent Promotions Tells Us About the ‘New Normal’ in China’s Military

What Recent Promotions Tells Us About the ‘New Normal’ in China’s Military

By Ying Yu Lin
After uncertainty caused by reform and anti-corruption, the PLA’s personnel management is returning to normal patterns.
China Rotates New Troops Into Hong Kong Amid Mass Protests

China Rotates New Troops Into Hong Kong Amid Mass Protests

By Ken Moritsugu and Yanan Wang
Chinese officials called the move a routine annual rotation, but it raised fresh worries about the possible use of force.

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