James Char
James Char is an expert in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and serves as an assistant professor at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. He has a deep understanding of Chinese military and political dynamics, particularly in the context of Xi Jinping's leadership and the ongoing purges within the military ranks. Char often analyzes the implications of military events and personnel changes, offering insights into the significance of various high-profile absences and appointments in the PLA hierarchy.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2 | 6.00 | 0.36% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 259,209 | $2,700,000 | 10,722$ |
| Totals | 2 | 65,273,511 | 259,209 | $2,700,000 | 10,722$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
James Char is a specialist in the Chinese military who assesses the strengths and weaknesses of China's naval capabilities compared to the US Navy.
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France:
James Char is a specialist in the Chinese army and its relations with political power.
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Greece:
James Char is an expert on China from the Rajaratnam School of International Studies, discussing China's long-term strategy in the Arctic.
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Taiwan:
Nanyang Technological University assistant professor James Char mentioned that the PLA is hampered by a limited number of amphibious combined arms brigades.
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Guyana:
James Char noted that Xi's decision to place Zhang under probe responds to criticisms of selective anti-corruption efforts.
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Tanzania:
James Char said investigating Zhang demonstrates that Xi is addressing claims that his PLA anti-corruption campaign had been selective.
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India:
James Char explained that Zhang's fall reflects factional balancing within the CMC.
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United Kingdom:
Singapore-based China security scholar James Char said the military’s daily operations could carry on as normal despite the purges.
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Switzerland:
James Char is a security expert at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore.
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Montenegro:
James Char discussed the implications of China's new military capabilities for U.S. and allied forces in East Asia.
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