Analysis: PLA's New Modular Force Structure
In order to meet the requirement of “fighting and winning local wars under conditions of informationisation”, the PLA has been undergoing an overhaul in its force structure, aiming to build a smaller, but more flexible force capable of dealing with diversified security threats and accomplishing a wider range of tasks
Military Hotline Activated Between China and the U.S.
Chinese Defence Minister General Liang Guanglie and his U.S. counterpart Defence Secretary Robert Gates spoke to each other for about 30 minutes on Thursday over the direct telephone hotline between the U.S. and PRC defence ministries. This was the first time that the hotline was used since its establishment last year
PLA to Share Responsibility for Olympic Security
China state-owned Xinhua News Agency reported on 28 June that the PLA will be sharing the responsibilities with other organisations for the security of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Game
China's Aircraft Carrier Ambition
Much has been written over the past few years on China’s potential aircraft carrier program. Recent assessments have ranged from ‘China does not have an aircraft carrier program’, to ‘China is to build Nimitz like Supercarriers’!
Photo Report: PLA in Peace Mission 2007 Exercise
A series of photo reports recording the journey of the PLA troops from China to Russia to participate the Peace Mission 2007 joint exercise held by the six member states of SCO
New Books
China's Future Nuclear Submarine Force
This collection of essays presents the latest thinking of leading experts on the emergence of a modern nuclear submarine fleet in China. The book has been compiled by four professors and analysts at the U.S. Naval War College... read more
