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PAP soldier operates QJZ171 heavy machine gun during border-patrol drills in rugged terrain.

China's Military Deploys QJZ171 Heavy Machine Gun

Meet the QJZ171, a game-changing 12.7×108mm heavy machine gun that's remarkably portable at just 26.4 pounds, and is now being deployed across multiple Chinese services, including the People's Armed Police, to pack a serious punch in border-patrol drills. This powerful yet lightweight gun is set to significantly up the intimidation factor for units patrolling remote frontier stretches.

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Paramilitary police officers in riot gear stand in formation with automatic grenade launchers.

China's Paramilitary Forces Upgrade Riot Control Arsenal

China's paramilitary police are taking riot control to a whole new level with an arsenal of heavy-hitting gear, including 35 mm automatic grenade launchers typically used on the front lines. The PAP First Mobile Corps recently showcased their fire-support platoon equipped with this powerful tech, blurring the lines between crowd management and combat.

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