China’s military modernisation

SCMP | July 30, 2026, 10:44 p.m. | Original
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.
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