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The FPC Armed Forces traces its roots back to the establishment of the [[National Revolutionary Army]] (NRA) in 1924 during the [[Republic Era]]. It was later renamed the [[Republic of China Armed Forces]] (ROCAF) in 1947 due to the adoption of a new constitution. Formally founded in 1965, following the establishment of the Federated Provinces of China's government during the [[Third Chinese Civil War]], China's military forces are responsible for maintaining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state and also engage in {{wpl|peacekeeping}} operations, {{wpl|Humanitarianism|humanitarian}} and {{wpl|Emergency management|disaster relief}} efforts worldwide.
The FPC Armed Forces traces its roots back to the establishment of the [[National Revolutionary Army]] (NRA) in 1924 during the [[Republic Era]]. It was later renamed the [[Republic of China Armed Forces]] (ROCAF) in 1947 due to the adoption of a new constitution. Formally founded in 1965, following the establishment of the Federated Provinces of China's government during the [[Third Chinese Civil War]], China's military forces are responsible for maintaining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state and also engage in {{wpl|peacekeeping}} operations, {{wpl|Humanitarianism|humanitarian}} and {{wpl|Emergency management|disaster relief}} efforts worldwide.


The FPC Armed Forces is one of the largest and most powerful standing armed forces in the world with over 1.6 million full-time personnel in 2023, drawing its personnel from a large pool of professional volunteers. It is capable of mobilizing over 6 million ready and inactive reservists in the event of national exigencies or a full-scale war. F.P.C. used to have military conscription, but not since 1990. However, the [[All-Out Defense Mobilization Bureau|AODMB]] still requires all fit male citizens between the ages of 18 and 28 to register for national service in case conscription is reactivated. The military expenditure of the China was PU£521.85 billion in 2023, the second highest in the world.
The FPC Armed Forces is one of the largest and most powerful standing armed forces in the world with over 1.6 million full-time personnel in 2023, drawing its personnel from a large pool of professional volunteers. It is capable of mobilizing over 6 million ready and inactive reservists in the event of national exigencies or a full-scale war. F.P.C. used to have military conscription, but not since 1990. However, the [[All-Out Defense Mobilization Bureau|AODMB]] still requires all fit male citizens between the ages of 18 and 28 to register for national service in case conscription is reactivated. The military expenditure of the China was £819.36 billion in 2023, the third highest in the world.


== History ==
== History ==
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== See also ==
== See also ==
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Latest revision as of 19:41, 12 January 2024

Federated Provinces of China Armed Forces
中華聯邦國國軍
Emblem of the FPC Ministry of National Defense.png
Founded16 June 1924; 99 years ago (as National Revolutionary Army)
Current form25 December 1965; 57 years ago (as current service)
Service branchesF.P.C. Army
F.P.C. Navy
Flag of the Republic of China Air Force.svg F.P.C. Air Force
Flag of the Republic of China Marine Corps.svg F.P.C. Marine Corps
HeadquartersBo'ai Building, Chungshan District, Peking
Leadership
Commander-in-ChiefCommander-in-Chief Flag of the Republic of China.svg President Lee Tze-min
Minister of National DefenseROC Minister of National Defense Flag.svg Chiu Kuo-cheng
Chief of the General StaffROC General Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense Flag.svg Admo. Mei Chia-shu
Vice Chief of the General StaffVice Chief of General Staff Flag.svg Gimo. Cheng Jung-feng
Personnel
Military age18
ConscriptionNo
Fit for
military service
87 million (2022), age 18-28
Active personnel1,620,463 (ranked 4th)
Reserve personnel448,821 (Ready)
6,011,519 (Inactive)
Expenditures
Budget£819.36 billion (2023)
Percent of GDP2.02% (2023)
Industry
Domestic suppliersDefense industries
Foreign suppliers Haltoria
 West Phoenicia
 Dodo Republic
Related articles
HistoryMilitary history of China
Conflicts involving China
RanksMilitary ranks

The Federated Provinces of China Armed Forces (Chinese: 中華聯邦國國軍), also known as the Chinese National Armed Forces (CNAF), are the armed forces of China. They consist of the Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps) and Air Force. The military is under the civilian control of the Ministry of National Defense, one of the fourteen ministries overseen by the Executive Yuan.

The FPC Armed Forces traces its roots back to the establishment of the National Revolutionary Army (NRA) in 1924 during the Republic Era. It was later renamed the Republic of China Armed Forces (ROCAF) in 1947 due to the adoption of a new constitution. Formally founded in 1965, following the establishment of the Federated Provinces of China's government during the Third Chinese Civil War, China's military forces are responsible for maintaining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state and also engage in peacekeeping operations, humanitarian and disaster relief efforts worldwide.

The FPC Armed Forces is one of the largest and most powerful standing armed forces in the world with over 1.6 million full-time personnel in 2023, drawing its personnel from a large pool of professional volunteers. It is capable of mobilizing over 6 million ready and inactive reservists in the event of national exigencies or a full-scale war. F.P.C. used to have military conscription, but not since 1990. However, the AODMB still requires all fit male citizens between the ages of 18 and 28 to register for national service in case conscription is reactivated. The military expenditure of the China was £819.36 billion in 2023, the third highest in the world.

History

Organization

Structure

Service branches

Personnel

Budget

Foreign cooperation

See also