People's Liberation Army
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the name of the armed forces of the People's Republic of China.
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a rebel army or army of liberation in any of various other countries.
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Officials in many other sectors have "disappeared" too, but the People's Liberation Army has seen the most removals and resignations across all NPC delegations this term.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and a delegation from China's People's Liberation Army inaugurated the base in April last year.
From Barron's ● Jan. 24, 2026
"The PLA Eastern Theater Command has successfully completed 'Justice Mission 2025' drills," spokesperson Senior Captain Li Xi said in a statement, referring to the People's Liberation Army.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
In the last two years, however, some People’s Liberation Army watchers have begun to wonder if it could use the cover of military exercises to obscure the warning signs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025
She walked in, looking less serious than usual, and behind her was a stranger, a beautiful young woman dressed in the People’s Liberation Army uniform.
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
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