Less than ten years after its establishment, China’s Strategic Support Force, once heralded as a beacon of modern military strategy under President Xi Jinping, has been disbanded. Initiated in 2015, the force was designed to enhance China’s capabilities in cyber, space, and electronic warfare. It aligns with the traditional military branches such as the Army, […]
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