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People's Liberation Army
The Main Battle Tanks of Asia: Junk or Still Useful?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The main battle tank will remain part of Asian-Pacific military arsenals for some time to come.
China Just Doubled the Size of Its Amphibious Mechanized Infantry Divisions
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Should Taiwan be sweating?
The Decline of China's Princeling Generals
By Bo Zhiyue
The number of top-ranked "princelings" in China's military is steadily dropping.
China’s Anti-Corruption Campaign: Cleaning Up the PLA’s House
By Zi Yang
Chinese President Xi Jinping has been cautious about taking on “tigers” in China’s military.
The Chinese Military's War on Ebola
By Jin Kai
Deploying the PLA to help fight Ebola can boost China's international standing while providing valuable experience.
How Well Does China Control Its Military?
By Johannes Feige
Questions about coordination at the operational level have some significant implications.
China’s Military Wages War on Ebola
By Shannon Tiezzi
The PLA is playing a leading role in China's fight against the Ebola outbreak.
A Closer Look at China’s Military Modernization
By Shannon Tiezzi
Dr. Phillip Saunders joins The Diplomat to take a closer look about China’s military modernization.
China's Military Creates New Space Force
By Zachary Keck
The People's Liberation Army has reportedly established a fifth military service dedicated to aerospace operations.
China’s ‘Dangerous Intercept’ of US Spy Plane
By Zachary Keck
This week a Chinese jet conducted a “dangerous” intercept of a P-8 Poseidon aircraft, the Pentagon announced on Friday.
India-China Border Engagement
By Nitin A. Gokhale
As India races to catch up on infrastructure, its military is increasingly engaged with the PLA.
Is China Preparing MIRVed Ballistic Missiles?
By Zachary Keck
China's new DF-5A and DF-31A ICBM tests once again highlight its rising interest in MIRVed ICBMs.