RUSI Defence SystemsVOLUME 24 - CHINA MILITARY REPORTmembers only

People’s Liberation Army Ground Forces Logistics


Despite reforms to its logistics support forces, the PLA relies on civilian enterprises for transport and sustenance support to its ground forces. This support system appears to be routinely tested in the context of a mainland response to threats within China’s borders.

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