In 1998 this Chinese org. abbreviated PLA was ordered to sell off all its non-defense assets
[DOC] [TLE] Report: Chinese Reactions to Taiwan Arms Sales - Project 2049 ... [PAR] prepared to sell Taiwan all the systems it requires, not just upgrades and ... arms 
necessary to ensure its own self-defense has enabled democracy to .... People's 
Liberation Army (PLA) continues to expand its military posture ..... August 1998, 
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