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China's Military Limits Exposed: Unreliable Weapons, Deep Purges Rock PLA Amid Global Tensions

Beijing has been very quiet on the happenings in Venezuela and the Middle East, probably not knowing how to react (except through some verbal condemnation). Representational Image: Reuters

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Firstpost•06-03-2026, 16:00

China's Military Limits Exposed: Unreliable Weapons, Deep Purges Rock PLA Amid Global Tensions

•China's cautious stance in the Iran conflict reveals significant military limitations and challenges.
•Chinese-made weaponry, touted as cost-effective, has reportedly failed spectacularly in recent conflicts involving Pakistan, Venezuela, and Iran, showing "shoddy engineering."
•A new CSIS report highlights unprecedented purges within the PLA, with over 100 senior officers, including generals, purged or missing since 2022 under Xi Jinping.
•These extensive purges have decimated the PLA's high command, raising concerns about its leadership stability and operational readiness.
•Key military positions, such as the commander and political commissar of the Tibet Military Region, appear vacant, further questioning the PLA's ability to defend or liberate.

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