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People's Liberation Army
China’s Military Parade, Civil-Military Relations and Army Unity
By Ka Po Ng
The presence of generals in the formations was designed to send a message.
New Equations in the Asia-Pacific as China Arrives as Military Power
By Harsh V. Pant
China's expanding and modernizing military power could change everything in Asia.
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.
Review: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army in 2025
By Francis Sempa
A new volume offers a cautious glimpse into the future of China’s military.
Here's What You Need to Know About China’s Grand Military Parade
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing announced cuts of 300,000 troops while parading some of the deadliest missiles in the PLA's arsenal.
6 Reasons China Would Invade Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
A report from Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense outlines why -- and how -- the PLA would invade Taiwan.
3 Chinese Missiles To Look Out For During the September 3 Parade
By Ankit Panda
Here are three of China's cutting edge missile systems to keep an eye out for at the September 3 parade.
Revealed: China for the First Time Publicly Displays ‘Guam Killer’ Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In preparation for a military parade, Beijing has for the first time openly revealed one of its deadliest missiles.
Xi Jinping’s New Generals
By Bo Zhiyue
There are some oddities in the most recent round of PLA promotions.
China's Military Trains for Taiwan Invasion With Mock-Ups
By Greg Austin
The new push for realism in exercises.
Satellite Imagery: China Staging Mock Invasion of Taiwan?
By Victor Robert Lee
Images from an Inner Mongolia training base show what looks like a replica of central Taipei.
China's People's Liberation Army Turns 88
By Ankit Panda
China's military celebrates its 88th anniversary as it prepares for new threats.