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China has the largest standing army in the world, with over 2 million soldiers. But how does this compare to other countries?
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Introduction
China has the largest army in the world, with over 2 million soldiers. That’s more than twice the size of the United States Army. It’s also bigger than the armies of Russia, India, and North Korea combined.
So, how did China get so big? And how does it keep growing? Let’s take a look.
The size of China’s Army
With over 2 million soldiers, China has the largest standing army in the world. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is made up of both ground forces and the navy. China has a long history of military tradition and the PLA has been involved in several major conflicts, including the Korean War and the Sino-Vietnamese War.
Active duty personnel
As of April 2019, China’s army had 2,183,000 active duty personnel.
Reserve personnel
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is the world’s largest military force, with 2.3 million soldiers in active service and over 800,000 in the reserve. The PLA is also one of the most technologically advanced, with a modern arsenal that includes tanks, fighter jets, and missiles.
While thePLA has undergone significant modernization in recent years, its size and technological capabilities are still no match for those of the United States military. The U.S. Army has over 1.3 million active duty soldiers and over 870,000 reserve personnel, making it more than twice the size of the PLA. The U.S. also spends more on defense than any other country in the world, with a budget of $610 billion in 2016.
China’s Army compared to other countries
China has the largest army in the world with over 2 million soldiers. This is more than double the size of the US army which is the second largest army in the world. China’s army is also much larger than the armies of Russia, India, and Japan combined.
United States
The United States Army is the largest and most technologically advanced army in the world. With over 1 million soldiers, it is by far the largest army in the world. The US Army also has the largest budget of any army, at over $580 billion.
The US Army is highly trained and well equipped, with some of the best tanks, aircraft, and artillery in the world. The US Army is also a very versatile force, with units specialized in everything from combat engineering to cyber warfare.
Despite its large size and impressive capabilities, the US Army is not invulnerable. In recent years, it has struggled to adapt to the changing nature of warfare, and has been unable to achieve decisive victory in conflicts such as Iraq and Afghanistan.
Russia
Russia has the largest army in the world, with over 1 million soldiers. The Russian army is well-trained and well-equipped, and has a wide range of weaponry, including tanks, missile systems, and nuclear weapons.
China has the second largest army in the world, with over 2 million soldiers. The Chinese army is also well-trained and well-equipped, but does not have as much sophisticated weaponry as the Russian army.
The United States has the third largest army in the world, with over 1 million soldiers. The US army is also well-trained and well-equipped, but focuses more on technology than on sheer size.
India
India is the world’s second most populous country with over 1.3 billion people, and it is also the world’s largest democracy. India has a large and capable military, but it is not one of the world’s major military powers. India’s army is ranked as the third largest in the world, behind only China and the United States.
As of 2017, India had 1,395,100 active duty personnel in its army, making it the world’s third largest army after China and the United States. India also had nearly 800,000 reserve personnel. The Indian army is part of the Indian Armed Forces along with the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
India has a long history of military conflict, dating back to ancient times. Indian forces have fought in many wars, including several against neighboring Pakistan and China. India is currently engaged in an ongoing conflict with Pakistan over the disputed region of Kashmir.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army is one of the largest militaries in the world with over 2 million active soldiers and almost 3 million in reserve. The size of China’s landmass and population means that it has a very large pool of potential soldiers to draw from. China also has a relatively modern and well-equipped military, particularly when compared to other developing nations. While the PLAAF and PLAN are not yet on par with the US Air Force or Navy, they are rapidly catching up and pose a credible threat to American dominance in the Asia-Pacific region.
