Reuters India | China to "cut army, boost air force, navy"

China's armed forces are far bigger than the world's second-largest military, that of the United States, whose forces number around 1.5 million.

China has become increasingly vocal about its ambition to become a deep-water power, concluding it must master the logistical and technological demands of a blue water navy.

China boasts the world's third-largest air force, with about 400,000 personnel and 2,000 combat aircraft. FULL STORY