The paramilitary forces of the People's Republic of China are the military units and formations apart from the People's Liberation Army, the principal military force of the People's Republic of China. They are composed of three main forces, the People's Liberation Army Reserve Force, the People's Armed Police (PAP), and the Militia, and they act as auxiliaries to the active forces of the People's Liberation Army. They generally perform a wide range of roles.
People's Armed Police
Ministry of Public Security Active Service Forces
Militia
People's Liberation Army Reserve Force
Production and Construction Corps
See also
Central Military Commission (China) List of countries by number of total troops Paramilitary forces of India
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