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China's Army Steps Up War Prep With Civilian Mobilization Exercise
https://www.newsweek.com ^ | 11/18/20 | BY JOHN FENG

Posted on 11/18/2020 11:06:48 AM PST by RomanSoldier19

orkers in Chinese car factories were mobilized by the People's Liberation Army on Saturday as the country stepped up its wartime preparedness with joint military and civilian drills.

The PLA Army conducted its strategic military-civil "deep fusion" exercises in conjunction with the municipal government of Chongqing in southwestern China, Beijing's official military news site JS7tv reported the day after.

Among the protocols simulated was a requisition order for large platform trailers.

Automobile factories temporarily repurposed their equipment and staff in order to convert 20-ton semi-trailer trucks into wider, sturdier vehicles capable of transporting a 40-ton Type 59 main battle tank across China's large, integrated network of highways, the report said.

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The modification reportedly took eight hours and would be key for the strategic deployment of heavy armored vehicles, which typically sacrifice speed and distance for off-road maneuverability.

Other national defense protocols practiced on the day included the shifting of car production lines to make all-terrain light combat vehicles, which are low in armor but capable of rapid troop and equipment transport, the PLA website reported

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He will rely on the CCP to help him control the chaos in the streets here. Italy is already deploying Chinese along with the police to”protect Chinese tourists” in Italy yeah right


21 posted on 11/18/2020 5:34:26 PM PST by ronnie raygun ( Massive mistakes are made by arrogant fools; massive evils are committed by evil people.")
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22 posted on 11/19/2020 1:02:34 PM PST by RomanSoldier19 (Game over, man! Game over! ; : rem ad triarios redisse is)
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