James Char

James Char

academic Singapore

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
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
259,209
Power
10,722$
Sentiment
6.00
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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Recent Mentions

France 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. 5

Le Monde: La Chine augmente ses dépenses militaires de 7 % pour 2026

Greece Greece: James Char is an expert on China from the Rajaratnam School of International Studies, discussing China's long-term strategy in the Arctic. 7

Kathimerini: Αρκτική: Το σχέδιο της Κίνας για έναν «πολικό δρόμο του μεταξιού»

Guyana Guyana: James Char noted that Xi's decision to place Zhang under probe responds to criticisms of selective anti-corruption efforts. 6

Stabroek News: 'Nobody is safe': China's Xi targets his close ally in purge

Tanzania Tanzania: James Char said investigating Zhang demonstrates that Xi is addressing claims that his PLA anti-corruption campaign had been selective. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Xi Jinping intensifies military purge, investigates close ally

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Singapore-based China security scholar James Char said the military’s daily operations could carry on as normal despite the purges. 5

The Guardian: China’s top ranking general under investigation for alleged violations amid ongoing purge of leadership | China

Switzerland Switzerland: James Char is a security expert at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: neue Systeme und alte Probleme in Chinas Armee

Montenegro Montenegro: James Char discussed the implications of China's new military capabilities for U.S. and allied forces in East Asia. 7

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997: Demonstracija vojne sile i napretka