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China's PLA Unveils Rare Large-Scale War Game Exercise

12/21/2025

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China Central Television (CCTV) aired a rare view of the People's Liberation Army's large-scale pilot war-gaming, the first time the entire PLA and the People's Armed Police Force participated.
The event occurred in Xuchang, Henan province, involving 20 military units, with eight J16 fighters facing six French Rafale fighters.
Footage shows PLA officers using a board to simulate the conflict, and officials note that such exercises are typically classified.

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China Central Television (CCTV) aired a rare view of the People's Liberation Army's large-scale pilot war-gaming, the first time the entire PLA and the People's Armed Police Force participated.
The event occurred in Xuchang, Henan province, involving 20 military units, with eight J16 fighters facing six French Rafale fighters.
Footage shows PLA officers using a board to simulate the conflict, and officials note that such exercises are typically classified.