Launching jets in an operational manner would be a critical milestone for China's first catapult-equipped aircraft carrier.

August 1, 2025 marks the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). Over the past 98 ...

As it figures out how to more effectively penetrate into the Pacific Ocean, the PLAN has been making more frequent forays into the Western Pacific in recent years. These voyages have a training ...

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is estimated to have about 20 to 22 lakh active soldiers, making it the largest ...

PLA is probably the most-printed filament on the market these days, and is there any wonder? It’s cheap, it’s easy, and it doesn’t poison you (as quickly as its competitors, anywa… ...

The Cons of PLA: Biodegradation Rate and Recycling Critics say that PLA is far from a panacea for dealing with the world’s plastic waste problem. For one thing, although PLA does biodegrade, it ...

This includes Sanya, Guangzhou, Qingdao, and other ports known to host major contingents of PLA Navy warships and maritime militia vessels. Read full CSIS analysis. The Andreas C. Dracopoulos iDeas ...