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People's Liberation Army
China Will Soon Field New Lightweight Gun Howitzer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Chinese defense contractor has announced that development of a new gun howitzer for the PLA is complete.
China Reveals New Main Battle Tank
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China will participate in this year’s iteration of the International Army Games with upgraded tanks.
A Comparison of Chinese and American Military Culture
By Ben Lowsen
When East Meets West.
China's Military May Almost Have 3000 Aircraft, But What About Everyone Else?
By Robert Farley
Raw numbers tell part of the story of national air power.
Can China’s Ballistic Missiles Hit Guam?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report highlights substantial progress in China’s strike capabilities.
What the Pentagon Thinks of China’s Military
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Department of Defense’s 2016 report on China’s military offers a detailed look into the PLA.
What Every Chinese People's Liberation Army Soldier Knows (Part 2): Epic PLA Battles of History
By Ben Lowsen
History 101, PLA style
What Every Chinese PLA Soldier Knows (Part 1)
By Ben Lowsen
General knowledge of the Chinese PLA.
Xi Jinping Has a New Title: Commander-in-Chief of the People's Liberation Army
By Ankit Panda
Xi's quest to expand his personal authority over the Chinese military continues.
Chinese PLA Company Command: The Party Line
By Ben Lowsen
Become a Chinese PLA company commander for a day.
Chinese PLA Training: A Window on Military Culture
By Ben Lowsen
Find out how Chinese PLA training stacks up against its U.S. counterpart.
US Navy Surveillance Flight Officer Under Investigation for Espionage
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Navy officer Lt. Cmdr. Edward C. Lin is accused of passing secrets of China.