PLA
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Subsequent probes ousted a loose grouping of officers, led by Zhang’s perceived rivals, who once served with a PLA formation in the southeastern province of Fujian, a power base for Xi.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
Han, 70, served as the PLA army's commander from August 2017 until he retired in June 2021.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
In the near term, given the significant vacancies in the top ranks of China's PLA, "it would be incredibly difficult for China to launch large military campaigns against Taiwan", the experts said.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
The latest remarks come as part of Xi's annual Chinese New Year greetings to the PLA.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
The PLA remains one of the world’s largest and most formidable armed forces, with an estimated two million personnel operating advanced armaments from stealth fighters to aircraft carriers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
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