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PLA Day

Chinese holiday
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PLA Day, celebrated on August 1st, commemorates the Nanchang Uprising of 1927, which marked the beginning of China's communist forces, initially known as the Red Army. This unified organization of China's land, sea, and air forces, now called the People's Liberation Army (PLA), is one of the world's largest military powers. The PLA played a crucial role in the civil war that led to the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.12

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  3. China - Security

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