Ground Force hones combat capability

Exercises of higher frequency and complexity aim to improve readiness

The People's Liberation Army Ground Force is making efforts to improve its combat readiness and capability.

Fifteen infantry, artillery and air defense brigades from the PLA Ground Force took part in more than 100 live-fire exercises in 2016. At the height of these exercises, there were more than 400,000 troops simultaneously conducting drills on plateaus, islands, mountains and deserts, according to a news release from the Ground Force.