ocr: China's armed services are groupedin the People's Liberation Army (PLA).It. has about three million troops - one- third cons cripts, two-thirds in the army. The PLA has close links with the CCP.From 1967, when it restored order after the chaos ofthe Cultural Revolution, to 1989, when it fired on civilians in liananmen Square, the PLAhas been used to ensure the party's dominance. Itis still used to suppress dissent in Tibet, but elements within the military are thought to want a less political role. The army, - 111 particular, is modernizing, reducing numbers and improving training. China has a ...
