The core of the Chinese economy is run by the PLA. The Party leadership bows to the Army.
Smart move of the government. So DIFFERENT from our government, whihc spits on the military.
That's an interesting analog to the old Roman Empire where in the later stages, the emperor was often chosen by the legions, specifically the Praetorian Guard. The Praetorian Guard had come to the realization that their muscle was the real power of the emperor; without it he had nothing. They could make him or break him.