india china: World's largest Army, Navy: How China has ramped up
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The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has over two million trained men and women on active duty. Ground troops make up the bulk of the army with 965,000 soldiers, while the navy has 260,000 members and the air force 395,000. There is also a strategic missile force of 120,000 and a paramilitary arm with 500,000 soldiers.
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How is China Modernizing its Navy?
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Second China Aircraft Carrier Enters Service
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Predicting the Chinese Navy of 2030 – The Diplomat
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India flexes maritime muscles by boosting Arabian Sea force - Al
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China Boosts Defence Budget by 7.2% To $225 Billion As Tensions Escalate with India, US Over Its Military Misadventures
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US Navy Rushes Its Sub-Hunting Helicopters To India, Eye On China - Breaking Defense
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How does China's military compare to the US'?
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Opinion, Dangers of Military Confrontation Between the United States and China Around Taiwan and in the South China Sea
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U.S. Intel Identifies Where China May Build Next Overseas Bases
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Chinese navy is planning ahead. India's approach doesn't match up
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The US does not have an Africa strategy, but China does – Georgetown Security Studies Review
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