Archive · 1 Aug 2025
China’s PLA Celebrates Anniversary Amid Modernization and Reforms
The Chinese army, called the PLA, turned 98 years old!
It's a very big army that answers to the Communist Party.
President Xi Jinping, who is in charge, is working to make the army better by reducing corruption and making it more modern.
The army has become smaller and more efficient, with new types of units and weapons.
To show off the army's progress, there will be a big parade in September, featuring cool new technology.
This is all part of China's plan to have a strong and modern military.
China's PLA celebrated its 98th anniversary on August 1, 2024.
The PLA functions under the command of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
President Xi Jinping has led an ongoing anti-corruption campaign within the military.
The PLA has undergone significant reforms, becoming leaner and better organized.
A military parade is planned for September 3 to showcase the PLA's advancements.
- Who
- The People's Liberation Army (PLA)
- What
- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) celebrated its 98th anniversary.
- When
- August 1, 2024
- Where
- Beijing, China
- Why
- To commemorate its founding and highlight its modernization.
- Anniversary
- 98th
- Founded
- August 1, 1927
- Leadership
- Communist Party of China (CPC)
- Defense Budget
- USD 250 billion
- Troop Reduction
- 300,000