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The People's Liberation Army is the primary military force of China, as evidenced by its role in historical conflicts involving the nation [1] and its status as the target of U.S. economic policies aimed at curbing Chinese defense modernization [2], [3], and [4]. Furthermore, the organization is a central subject of study for experts analyzing Chinese national security and defense priorities [5].

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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org SWP 2 facts
claimThe Trump Administration pursues a strategy of economic decoupling from China to throttle the modernization of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.
claimThe Donald Trump administration pursues a strategy of economic decoupling from China to throttle the modernization of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, utilizing tariffs, investment controls, and supplier boycotts as instruments.
U.S.-China Relations cfr.org Council on Foreign Relations 2 facts
accountMainland China’s People’s Liberation Army shelled the Quemoy and Matsu islands in response to the deployment of Nationalist troops in August 1954.
claimThe White House banned U.S. investments in Chinese companies identified as having ties to the People’s Liberation Army in late 2020.
Competing with China Explained: What Americans Need to Know rand.org RAND Corporation 1 fact
claimShanshan Mei is a political scientist at RAND and a former special assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force for China and Indo-Pacific issues, with expertise in the People's Liberation Army and Chinese defense modernization priorities.