China Supplies Modern Weaponry to Xinjiang Military District Amid LAC Standoff With India

The Chinese military has upped its efforts to boost ground units in the Xinjiang military district that is a part of the Western Theatre Command.
Editorial Staff
China Supplies Modern Weaponry to Xinjiang Military District Amid LAC Standoff With India
The military district does not have any direct threats of cross-border intrusions, as it shares safeguarded borders with Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Anticipating a conflict with Taiwan, the People Liberation Army (PLA) prioritizes its most modern combat gears for units falling near the island nation. Hence, Xinjiang has historically not been at the receiving end of PLA’s contemporary weaponry. However, new combat systems are being streamlined to modernize integral units based in the Xinjiang province in 2021. New PHL-03 multiple rocket launchers, PCL-161 self-propelled howitzers and PCL-181 self-propelled howitzers have been supplied to the military district in recent times. This strengthening of military systems in Xinjiang is seen as a clear response to the border standoff with India last year, ANI reports. Reportedly, the PLA is looking to anticipate India with its seamless ability to swiftly manufacture and distribute new systems in the region. Genera…