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Chinese Whispers: Xi Jinping's PLA purges

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China's Military Strategy and Reforms

This chapter explores China's military strategies and reforms under Xi Jinping, highlighting the cultural attitudes towards the military profession and the importance of public support for military ambitions. It contrasts China's unique approach to military development with that of the U.S., focusing on emulation, targeted capabilities, and recent military reforms.

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