The PLA’s international relief operations amid regional and global disease outbreaks—with reference to the Ebola and COVID-19 cases
This article examines the international public health relief operations of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to understand the dynamics between Chinese civil–military relations and Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW). By analyzing the PLA’s response to epidemics and pandemics, such as Ebola...
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sg-ntu-dr.10356-1699052023-08-14T05:05:56Z The PLA’s international relief operations amid regional and global disease outbreaks—with reference to the Ebola and COVID-19 cases Yang, Zi Lee, Jonghyuk S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Social sciences::Political science People’s Liberation Army China’s Global Outreach This article examines the international public health relief operations of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to understand the dynamics between Chinese civil–military relations and Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW). By analyzing the PLA’s response to epidemics and pandemics, such as Ebola and Covid-19, we find that the PLA, under the control of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), operates to enhance the party’s domestic and international reputation. Through an increasing number of international outreach efforts during Xi Jinping’s administration, the PLA has showcased its global capabilities to domestic audiences and promoted China’s benevolent image to host countries across the developing world. 2023-08-14T05:05:56Z 2023-08-14T05:05:56Z 2023 Journal Article Yang, Z. & Lee, J. (2023). The PLA’s international relief operations amid regional and global disease outbreaks—with reference to the Ebola and COVID-19 cases. Korean Journal of Defense Analysis, 35(2), 317-336. https://dx.doi.org/10.22883/kjda.2023.35.2.008 1016-3271 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/169905 10.22883/kjda.2023.35.2.008 2-s2.0-85162138108 2 35 317 336 en Korean Journal of Defense Analysis © 2023 Korea Institute for Defense Analyses. |
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This article examines the international public health relief operations of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to understand the dynamics between Chinese civil–military relations and Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW). By analyzing the PLA’s response to epidemics and pandemics, such as Ebola and Covid-19, we find that the PLA, under the control of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), operates to enhance the party’s domestic and international reputation. Through an increasing number of international outreach efforts during Xi Jinping’s administration, the PLA has showcased its global capabilities to domestic audiences and promoted China’s benevolent image to host countries across the developing world. |
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The PLA’s international relief operations amid regional and global disease outbreaks—with reference to the Ebola and COVID-19 cases |
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