History UsefulNotes / ChineseWithChopperSupport

The standard rifle is the QBZ-95(bullpup) and QBZ-03(somewhat like an AR18) rifle. Older rifles such as the Type-81 or Type-56 (AK-47) are used for training purposes or in secondary forces. The PLA is also testing s OICW weapon system based on the QBZ-03 and features of the French FELIN system.

China has reasonably capable air forces, but only in its local region. Most of its technology is Soviet in origin, with the country ordering the Su-30. The naval branch is medium-sized and transitioning from a primarily coastal-defence force to one with regional capability. More modern nuclear submarines, and aircraft-carriers(the first one being an old, half finished Soviet carrier), are much-discussed potential additions. The PLA also has missiles to destroy aircraft-carriers.

Currently, China has been making huge pushes to modernize their armed forces to be able to compete with the United States. In addition to trying to build their own blue water navy, China is also attempting to develop its own homegrown fighter jet.

The PLAAF now have a prototype for a fourth generation stealth fighter. Another recent development is their introduction of ballistic missiles specifically designed to target aircraft carriers. It is nicknamed by Chinese bloggers and military forumgoers "黑丝Black Silk" and "[[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ptitlei5gydjrz Mio]]". The first nickname is because it's black and a fourth generation fighter, which sounds like silk in Chinese, and "Mio" is born from a random comment on how much this plane's shape looks like Mio's hairstyle.

Despite the trope name, the Chinese do not employ attack helicopters and gunships in the same manner as the US or Russia, and most Chinese military helicopters are utility helicopters fulfilling support roles. This is expected to change following the introduction of the WZ-10, which is nicknamed 城管, or "Urban Management Chopper" for a joke that the chopper might be deployed by law enforcement offices to use them on street vendors..

The standard rifle is the QBZ-95 and QBZ-03 rifle. Older rifles such as the Type-81 or Type-56 (AK-47) are used for training purposes or in secondary forces. The PLA is also testing s OICW weapon system based on the QBZ-03 and features of the French FELIN system.

China has reasonably capable air forces, but only in its local region. Most of its technology is Soviet in origin, with the country ordering the Su-30. The naval branch is medium-sized and transitioning from a primarily coastal-defence force to one with regional capability. More modern nuclear submarines, and possibly aircraft-carriers (the PLA already has missiles to destroy aircraft-carriers), are much-discussed potential additions.

China has reasonably capable air forces, but only in its local region. Most of its technology is Sovie in origin, with the country ordering the Su-30. The naval branch is medium-sized and transitioning from a primarily coastal-defence force to one with regional capability. More modern nuclear submarines, and possibly aircraft-carriers (the PLA already has missiles to destroy aircraft-carriers), are much-discussed potential additions.

* They will appear in the ''RedDawn'' remake, replacing RedsWithRockets.
** Nope! As of March 2011 they've now been replaced by NorthKoreansWithNodongs.

** Red Alert 2, a previous Command & Conquer game, featured the opposing armies of the Allies and the Soviets. The Chinese weren't happy about the fact that they weren't included, so macho fans made tons of game modifications, which added the PLA as a PurposefullyOverpowered faction that simply invalidated the use of any other.

* They will appear in the ''RedDawn'' remake, replacing RedsWithRockets.
** Nope! As of March 2011 they've now been replaced by NorthKoreansWithNodongs.

** After all, North Korea isn't the country with the second-biggest film audience after the US.

China has reasonably capable air forces, but only in its local region. Most of its technology is Soviet/Russian in origin, with the country ordering the Su-30. The naval branch is medium-sized and transitioning from a primarily coastal-defence force to one with regional capability. More modern nuclear submarines, and possibly aircraft-carriers (the PLA already has designed missiles to destroy aircraft-carriers), are much-discussed potential additions.

Currently, China has been making huge pushes to modernize their armed forces to be able to compete with the superpowers, most notably the United States. In addition to trying to build their own blue water navy, China is also attempting to develop its own homegrown fighter jet.

All armed forces of the People's Republic of China are part of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) leading to its air and naval forces being referred to in English as the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) respectively. The PLA is in the process of shifting its emphasis from massed ground-forces to increasing the strength of its naval and air power, as China's focus shifts from defending its land frontiers to protecting/projecting its interests in the wider Asian region.

China has reasonably capable air forces, but only in its local region. Most of its technology is Soviet/Russian in origin, with the country ordering the Su-30. The naval branch is medium-sized and transitioning from a primarily coastal-defence force to one with regional capability. More modern nuclear submarines, and ''possibly'' aircraft-carriers, are much-discussed potential additions.

* A slightly higher-tech PLA was one of the playable factions in ''[[BattlefieldSeries Battlefield 2]]'', including use of UAV's and advanced command-and-control systems. The Armored Fury expansion pack has them launching an invasion of the United States via Alaska. ''{{Red Dawn}}'', anyone?

* They will appear in the ''RedDawn'' remake, replacing RedsWithRockets.

* They are the antagonists in the (quite appropriately named) open-world FPS ''Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising''.

The PLAAF now have a prototype for a fourth generation stealth fighter. Another recent development is their introduction of ballistic missiles specifically designed to target aircraft carriers. It is nicknamed by Chinese bloggers and military forumgoers "黑丝Black Silk" and "[[K-ON Mio]]". The first nickname is because it's black and a fourth generation fighter, which sounds like silk in Chinese, and "Mio" is born from a random comment on how much this plane's shape looks like Mio's hairstyle.

Currently, China has been making huge pushes to modernize their armed forces to be able to compete with the superpowers, most notably the United States. In addition to trying to build their own blue water navy, China is also attempting to develop its own homegrown fighter jet. They even have a prototype for a fifth generation stealth fighter. Another recent development is their introduction of ballistic missiles specifically designed to target aircraft carriers.

Despite the trope name, the Chinese do not employ attack helicopters and gunships in the same manner as the US or Russia, and most Chinese military helicopters are utility helicopters fulfilling support roles. This is expected to change following the introduction of the WZ-10.

The standard rifle is the QBZ-95 rifle. Older rifles such as the Type-81 or Type-56 (AK-47) are used for training purposes or in secondary forces.

* The People's Republic possesses and deploys nuclear weapons. Their number and capabilities are state secrets, and publicly-available estimates are pretty much guesswork. See TheDragonsTeeth for more details.

* A slightly higher-tech PLA was one of the playable factions in ''{{Battlefield 2}}'', including use of UAV's and advanced command-and-control systems. The Armored Fury expansion pack has them launching an invasion of the United States via Alaska. ''{{Red Dawn}}'', anyone?

** Incidentally, one of the most prominent and overpowered Chinese units in the game was indeed an attack helicopter, the Helix.

China has reasonably capable air forces, but only in its local region. Most of its technology is Soviet/Russian in origin, with the country ordering the Su-30. The naval branch is medium-sized and transitioning from a primarily coastal-defence force to one with regional capability. More modern nuclear submarines, and ''possibly'' aircraft-carriers, are much-discussed potential additions.

** [[YourMileageMayVary YMMV]] on the implausibility of this. Anyone who has lived in or studied Chinese modern politics knows that the saber rattling of some of the upper cadre and generals is not just rhetoric. Like the US and Soviets during the height of the ColdWar there are more than a few in power in China who would very plausibly seek military solutions even in this day and age. And with regards to some issues, such as Taiwan, where this might well be supported by the general populace.

->''China got [[AtomicHate The Bomb]], but have no fears\\
They can't wipe [[EagleLand us]] out for at least five years\\
Who's next?''
-->--TomLehrer, ''Who's Next?''[[VaporWare .]]

* A slightly higher-tech PLA was one of the playable factions in ''Battlefield 2'', including use of UAV's and advanced command-and-control systems.

-->--TomLehrer, ''Who's Next?''.

** Red Alert 2, a previous Command & Conquer game, featured the opposing armies of the Allies and the Soviets. The Chinese weren't happy about the fact that they weren't included, so they commissioned a game modification required to be used in every copy, which added the PLA as a PurposefullyOverpowered faction that simply invalidated the use of any other.

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