Expanding Marine Corps Becomes Separate Force

The Chinese navy has established its marine corps as a separate force, reports the South China Morning Post.

State broadcaster CCTV first announced the move on Tuesday during a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army Navy.

Under the new plan, the marine corps will operate as its own unit but remain as part of the navy, the broadcast said.

The size of the unit was not revealed. A February report by the Jamestown Foundation estimated planned expansions...