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China is modernizing its navy marine corps for global amphibious operations and regional dominance.
China's People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps (PLANMC), with about 30,000 personnel and six amphibious brigades, is modernizing to boost its global expeditionary and amphibious combat capabilities.
According to a January 2025 PLA journal article, the force is being transformed into a multi-domain unit capable of initial assaults, island seizures in contested areas like the South China Sea, maritime deterrence, and overseas missions including evacuations and escort operations.
It has acquired 36-tonne ZTQ-15 light tanks to enhance mobility and firepower.
Analysts view the shift as a strategic roadmap reflecting China’s expanding maritime ambitions and readiness for regional and global operations.
China está modernizando su cuerpo de marines de la marina para operaciones anfibias globales y dominio regional.