The following is the June 4, 2021 Congressional Research Service report, China’s Military: The People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
From the report
China’s military modernization is a major factor driving some observers’ concerns about China’s rise, China’s intentions toward the United States and its allies and partners, and the role China aspires to play in the world. China’s military progress also informs the widely-held view that the United States and China are engaged in a “great power...
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