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29 Oct 2021

“Corruption and an outdated command structure have left a very negative impact on the army. The large number of relatively outdated weapons also restricted Chinese army's combat ability... It was 1979 when China last engaged in real world conflict - and that was in Vietnam. Without fighting real wars, some might argue that the [PLA] might not be able to live up to its expectations. Such lack of experience wouldn't erode China's military strength in any significant way. The military power of the Chinese army in modern conflict will mostly depend on technology, which has been steadfastly marching towards the right direction.”

Shi Yang
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