[Diplomat]

Wikipedia calls the PLA at 2.25 million, the worlds largest single employer. They also state size at "3.25 million if active paramilitary personnel are counted."

Assuming its close to accurate, China is going to have to increase their military size by 9 to 14 fold to get the 30 million employed. It will be noticed by the neighbors.

[cva66snipe]

Lenin, Stalin, and Hitler were all noticed. Their neighbors are out numbered and their strongest ally military wise is too wishy washy when it comes to dealing with China in a firm manner.