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.
Example Sentences
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Two days later, 10,000 People’s Liberation Army soldiers were deployed to build the track.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 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
But two years ago the then director of the CIA William Burns said Xi Jinping had ordered the People's Liberation Army to be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 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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