Research Guides: Warfare Analysis: China

Ministry of National Defense

Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China
Official government website. May be useful for basic background and photos.

China's Military Capabilities

China's Actions in South and East China Seas: Implications for U.S. Interests
Congressional Research Service. July 19, 2018
China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities
Congressional Research Service. July 1, 2021. Occasionally updated report.
China’s Military: The People’s Liberation Army (PLA)
Congressional Research Service. June 4, 2021.
The Chinese Military: Overview and Issues for Congress
Congressional Research Service. March 24, 2016
Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2020
Department of Defense Annual Report to Congress, 2020
The PLA Navy: New Capabilities and Missions for the 21st Century
Office of Naval Intelligence. Includes a video, pdf report, interactive publications, and graphics for ship and equipment identification.
U.S.-China Strategic Competition in South and East China Seas: Background and Issues for Congress
Congressional Research Service. July 13, 2021
With Ships and Missiles, China Is Ready to Challenge U.S. Navy in Pacific
August 29, 2018 New York Times article.

Congressional Research Service Reports

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) produces a wide variety of reports on topics of interest to Congress, including the military capabilities of other countries. This page includes a few examples to entice you. Please see our Congressional Research Service guide linked below for information on how to find additional CRS reports.

Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
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