World Military Guide: China - Paperback

by Kermit Brantley (Author)

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is the armed forces of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Communist Party of China (CPC). The PLA consists of five professional service branches: the Ground Force, Navy, Air Force, Rocket Force, and the Strategic Support Force. The PLA is the world's largest military force, with a strength of approximately 2,285,000 personnel, 0.18% of the country's population.
This book provides its reader with essential information of Chinese Armed Forces, its strength, Forces, arsenal and its modernisation and future programs.