Are China's leaders sending a message?

March 31, 2013 17:05

Chinese defence forces, shedding their reticent style of functioning, are highlighting their military activities since the change of leadership in the nation, a move analysts say is intended to send a strong message to China's neighbours.

Besides state-run CCTV, official organs of the People's Liberation Army Navy, PLA Daily and state-run news agency Xinhua have been highlighting the navy's activities in the South China Sea and East China Sea, where China is locked in disputes with neighbouring nations.

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