PLA Watch is a monthly newsletter from the Center for China Analysis, delivering insights into the latest developments in Chinese military affairs. Drawing from primary Chinese-language sources, it tracks the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) — its activities, strategies, and evolving capabilities — filling a critical gap in the China-watching community.
Each issue is divided into five sections:
- PLA News covers major announcements, leadership visits, and military exercises.
- PLA Strategy examines interpretations of Xi Jinping’s military thought and writings by PLA strategists on doctrine and warfare.
- PLA Modernization focuses on how PLA authors propose integrating new technologies into operations.
- PLA Research Highlights curates recent academic publications by PLA scholars.
- PLA Observers features Western research on the PLA.
*NOTICE: The first six issues of PLA Watch will be offered free of charge. All subsequent issues will require a paid subscription. Your subscription supports CCA's mission to deliver cutting-edge insights through its "inside-out" approach.
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