China reduces army by half, increases size of navy and air force in big way
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 IST
HIGHLIGHTS
*The 2 million-strong Chinese military has significantly boosted its navy, air force and new strategic units and downsized its land-based army
*The overhaul marked a significant strategic shift from having a homeland-based defensive force to one with the capacity to allow Beijing to flex its muscles beyond its national borders: Expert
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