“The strongest and are not afraid of us”: What do the Chinese think about the Russian army
China is one of the closest neighbors of our country. Now we have a good relationship with the Celestial Empire, but until relatively recently, China was perceived as one of the likely opponents. The same attitude from the Chinese was to our country.
Therefore, although Moscow and Beijing have long been allies, the Chinese do not lose interest in our army and monitor its condition and development. This applies not only to military intelligence, but also to the most ordinary Chinese citizens.
Wang Lin from Nanjing University, who visited Russia this summer, writes on his page on the social network:
Many Chinese consider the main advantage of the Russian army its great mobilization potential. A significant part of the male population in Russia went through service in the armed forces, or at least through military departments of universities. In China, the situation is different - because of the huge population, not everyone is drafted into the army. To join the PLA for the Chinese is a great success.
Mobilization resources allow the Russian army to quickly restore its strength. In addition, the Chinese note as an important feature the presence of combat experience in many military personnel, especially officers and contractors.
Unlike China, Russia has regularly been involved in a wide variety of local military conflicts over the past quarter century. The wars in Tajikistan, Chechnya, South Ossetia and Abkhazia, Syria have made many Russian servicemen experienced fighters and commanders.
The military potential of Russia, according to the Chinese, is very high. Moscow will easily overcome Britain, Germany, Japan, France, and other similar states. The only minus of modern Russia is a weak fleet. Here, the country is really inferior to the Americans.
But Russia does have ballistic missiles that can turn American cities into dust. And nuclear weapons, according to the Chinese, are the main guarantor of Russia's security. Moscow waves its "nuclear club" and its competitors in the world policy immediately give back.
The Chinese themselves are flattered by the fact that in Russia the Celestial Empire is not considered as a military adversary. But the PRC is well aware of what Russia sees as a threat from its eastern neighbor - China does not even need to fight with Russia, because the population allows it to act through peaceful demographic expansion.
Therefore, although Moscow and Beijing have long been allies, the Chinese do not lose interest in our army and monitor its condition and development. This applies not only to military intelligence, but also to the most ordinary Chinese citizens.
Wang Lin from Nanjing University, who visited Russia this summer, writes on his page on the social network:
The Russian army is one of the strongest in the world. Russia does not have as many soldiers as ours or North Korea, but they are well trained and not afraid of any of the world powers. I don’t know who could compete with the Russians, unless we or the Americans.
Many Chinese consider the main advantage of the Russian army its great mobilization potential. A significant part of the male population in Russia went through service in the armed forces, or at least through military departments of universities. In China, the situation is different - because of the huge population, not everyone is drafted into the army. To join the PLA for the Chinese is a great success.
Mobilization resources allow the Russian army to quickly restore its strength. In addition, the Chinese note as an important feature the presence of combat experience in many military personnel, especially officers and contractors.
Unlike China, Russia has regularly been involved in a wide variety of local military conflicts over the past quarter century. The wars in Tajikistan, Chechnya, South Ossetia and Abkhazia, Syria have made many Russian servicemen experienced fighters and commanders.
The military potential of Russia, according to the Chinese, is very high. Moscow will easily overcome Britain, Germany, Japan, France, and other similar states. The only minus of modern Russia is a weak fleet. Here, the country is really inferior to the Americans.
But Russia does have ballistic missiles that can turn American cities into dust. And nuclear weapons, according to the Chinese, are the main guarantor of Russia's security. Moscow waves its "nuclear club" and its competitors in the world policy immediately give back.
The Chinese themselves are flattered by the fact that in Russia the Celestial Empire is not considered as a military adversary. But the PRC is well aware of what Russia sees as a threat from its eastern neighbor - China does not even need to fight with Russia, because the population allows it to act through peaceful demographic expansion.
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