China’s Influence Operations
There is substantial disagreement about what actions qualify as an influence operation, but for the sake of this article, we will refer to them...
China’s Lawfare Strategy
China has been accused of using lawfare tactics to further its interests in other countries. Lawfare refers to the use of legal systems and...
Cognitive Domain Combat From Intelligence Perspective
Zhang Zhiwei
Practice has proved that cognitive domain operations have broken the traditional online and offline data barriers. Through the integrated use of telecommunication networks,...
PLA Forces and Capabilities, Developments in 2021-22
Key Takeaways:
• The PLAA emphasized realistic training scenarios and standardization of training methods during the exercise STRIDE-2021 and throughout extensive joint amphibious training that utilized...
PLA Advancing Toward an Informatized Military
Key Takeaways
• The PLA considers information operations (IO) as a means of achieving information dominance early in a conflict, and continues to expand the scope...
PLA Developing Joint Capabilities
Key Takeaways
• The PLA is aggressively developing capabilities to provide options for the PRC to dissuade, deter, or, if ordered, defeat third-party intervention in the...
PLA Reserves, Paramilitary Forces and Capabilities, Recent Developments in 2021-22
Key Takeaway
• Interoperability and integration between the PLA, its reserve components, and the PRC's paramilitary forces continues to grow in scale and sophistication, including...
PLARF and SSF Forces and Capabilities, Developments in 2021-22
PLA Rocket Force - Key Takeaways
• The PLARF is advancing its long-term modernization plans to enhance its strategic deterrence capabilities.
• In 2021, the PLARF launched approximately...
PLAAF and PLAN Aviation Forces and Capabilities
Key Takeaways
• The PLAAF and PLAN Aviation together constitute the largest aviation force in the Indo-Pacific region.
• The PLAAF is rapidly catching up to Western air...
PLAN Strength, Capabilities and Power Projection
Key Takeaways
• The PLAN is numerically the largest navy in the world with an overall battle force of approximately 340 ships and submarines, including approximately...
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