James Char

This volume examines the progress made by the Chinese military (the People’s Liberation Army) as it strives to meet its commander-in-chief’s directive to transform itself into a more capable fighting force. Meer

This edited volume examines the recalibration of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) roles and missions in China’s domestic and foreign policymaking since Xi Jinping’s ascension to power in late 2012. Meer