China's military expansion: People's liberation army marks 98th anniversary

China is marking the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army.

Many Western nations fear the military's growing influence, especially in the Asia-Pacific.

But for most Chinese, it is a proud achievement.

Al Jazeera's Rob McBride reports.

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