China Modernizes Military
China's President Xi Jinping promotes military officers and tests ballistic missile from submarine
China's military modernization efforts are underway, with President Xi Jinping promoting two military officers to the rank of general on Friday, as reported by Reuters, while also tapping one of them as the new head of the military's top disciplinary and anti-corruption body. This development comes as China has been actively engaged in joint military exercises, including the Joint Sea-2026 naval exercise, where the 'Chinese Aegis' Type 052D destroyer Kaifeng met Russia's 'carrier killer' Varyag, as seen on the eng.chinamil.com.cn website. The country's military advancements have raised concerns globally, particularly after a ballistic missile was test-launched from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean, prompting worries about the region's stability, much like the ongoing Sudan War Reshapes Nation and other global conflicts. China's defense expenditure has also been a topic of discussion, with the Ministry of National Defense People's Republic of China defending its spending amidst accusations from Japan.
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