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Why Is the Chinese Regime Having Trouble Recruiting More Soldiers?

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Why Is the Chinese Regime Having Trouble Recruiting More Soldiers?
Soldiers of People's Liberation Army (PLA) are seen before a giant screen as Chinese leader Xi Jinping speaks at the military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, on its National Day in Beijing, China, on Oct. 1, 2019. Jason Lee/Reuters
Yue Shan
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The Chinese regime’s military expansion in the Indo-Pacific region is becoming a hot topic, and Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told troops to prepare for war. However, there is a growing number of draft dodgers and deserters in China. What are the reasons behind this phenomenon? What does it reflect?
Yue Shan
Yue Shan
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Yue Shan is a freelance writer who used to work for CCP’s government organizations and listed Chinese real estate companies in his early years. He is familiar with the inner workings of the CCP’s system and its political and business relations and is dedicated to analyzing Chinese politics and current trends. He has been a long-time contributor to several Chinese media outlets based in the U.S. and Taiwan.
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