Chinese law mandates mandatory military service for its citizens and the bulk of the force is made of personnel in the age bracket of 18-49 years. Here is Global Fire Power data on China’s military prowess:China’s Air power:Source (Globalfirepower.com) Source (Globalfirepower.com)China’s Air Force (PLAAF) was formed in 1949. According to law, military service is mandatory in China. According to law, military service is mandatory in China. The mandatory military service law ensures that there is never a dearth of personnel in the PLA Ground Force.

Source: Indian Express July 13, 2017 11:03 UTC