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China's PLA marks 99th anniversary, highlighting military modernization

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The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is celebrating its 99th anniversary, marking a significant transformation from its humble beginnings to a modern, world-class military. This evolution reflects China's long-standing pursuit of strength and self-reliance in its military strategy. Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, the PLA aims to achieve global military prominence by mid-century, a stark contrast to its early days of guerrilla warfare with limited resources and training. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Haining Gao ·

    China’s military modernisation

    August 1 sees the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army. To mark the occasion, SCMP Plus has republished its February 2026 factsheet on efforts to modernise China’s armed forces.

  2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force

    As the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. In the first part of a series, Liu Zhen examines how the PLA’s strategie…

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