Song Zhongping
Song Zhongping is a Chinese military affairs expert known for his insights into the operations and strategies of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. He has made headlines recently by commenting on China's live-fire drills in international waters, stating that such exercises will become increasingly common and that countries should adapt to this trend.
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Peru:
Song Zhongping describes the Fujian as a 'generational leap'.
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Jamaica:
Song Zhongping said China had superior equipment, but 'Russia has more combat experience.'
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Taiwan:
Song Zhongping stated that while China has superior equipment, Russia has more combat experience.
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Indonesia:
Military analyst Song Zhongping noted that while China has modern equipment, Russia has more combat experience.
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Switzerland:
Song Zhongping, a military expert and advisor to the People's Liberation Army, commented on the lessons learned from unmanned systems in the Ukraine war.
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Hong Kong:
Song Zhongping mentioned that the Fujian aircraft carrier's recent sea trials are likely its last before entering active service.
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New Zealand:
Song Zhongping, a military commentator and former Chinese Army instructor, discussed the need for China to develop powerful anti-ship and anti-aircraft carrier capabilities.
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Hong Kong:
Song Zhongping, a Chinese military commentator, believes that the state media's comparison of the Izumo and Fujian ships highlights historical changes.
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Portugal:
Song Zhongping is a Chinese military expert who commented on the importance of demagnetization for naval forces.
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United States:
Song Zhongping, a Chinese military affairs expert, told nationalist tabloid the Global Times that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy will increasingly conduct exercises.
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