The PLA conducts a live-fire drill in Tibet in June. China is facing challenges including a protracted border dispute with India in the Himalayas. Photo: Weibo
The PLA conducts a live-fire drill in Tibet in June. China is facing challenges including a protracted border dispute with India in the Himalayas. Photo: Weibo
Xi Jinping
China /  Military

China’s military: Xi Jinping tells top brass to ‘transform’ training amid security challenges

  • Chinese president says ‘comprehensive and overall improvements’ are needed
  • Analysts say it’s part of push to strengthen combat training and get troops used to hi-tech weapons and equipment

Minnie Chan
Minnie Chan

Updated: 11:59pm, 26 Nov, 2020

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The PLA conducts a live-fire drill in Tibet in June. China is facing challenges including a protracted border dispute with India in the Himalayas. Photo: Weibo
The PLA conducts a live-fire drill in Tibet in June. China is facing challenges including a protracted border dispute with India in the Himalayas. Photo: Weibo
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