Tanks need more power, experts say

China's tanks have advanced weapons, armor and automation systems, but their engines need to be improved, according to military officers and experts.

"The Type-96A main battle tank is the backbone of the armored units in the People's Liberation Army's ground force," said Senior Colonel Li Shengli, head of the training department at the PLA Academy of Armored Forces Engineering.

"Its weapons, fire control and sight devices and computer and automation systems can compete with any other tank of its kind used by foreign militaries."