Monday, January 25, 2021

China’s Military ‘Prepares For War’

 


China’s military is increasing its use of joint operations and officer cross-training to boost its readiness for war, according to insiders quoted in a newspaper report. 

A five-year overhaul of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), which ended last year, saw the restructuring of the command chain to make cross-service combat a basic approach for future operations. 

To help develop commanders and staff for joint operations, the PLA began its 2021 training programme by deploying army officers on naval vessels and seconding air force officers to the army’s rocket units, PLA Daily reported on Tuesday. 

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WNU Editor: This is becoming a regular message from China every few months. Showcasing military exercises, and making declarations that the country is ready for war.

2 comments:

Jac said...

What's new? Every military of every country have to be ready for war. That said, China could be better prepared than any western country and could make China going to far by self confidence.

Anonymous said...

saying that China is ready for war is different than saying China is preparing for war. One is defensive and one is offensive in nature.