CLIFF Roger <br/><br/>
Chinese military reforms :   a pessimistic take/ 
Roger Cliff 
 -  2016 
<br/><br/> The assessment of changes have rightly been recongnized as significant steps toward resolving some longstanding problems caused by the PLA's previous organizational structure.  The PLA has made significant improvements in many areas over the past two decades in an effort to transform itself into an effective modern fighting force. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>CHINA -- ARMED FORCES<br/>CHINA -- MILITARY REFORMS