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Defense/China
Defense

China — Armed forces at a glance

2,000,000
Active personnel· 2024
Personnel
  • ≈2,000,000
    Active personnel
  • ≈510,000
    Reserves
  • ≈500,000
    Gendarmerie (paramilitary)
Land
  • ≈5,000
    Main battle tanks
  • ≈30,000
    Armoured vehicles
  • ≈8,000
    Artillery pieces
Source: IISS Military Balance 2024 · US DoD (China Military Power) · SIPRI· 2024
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