While the Chinese variant of the Soviet M46 has been retired from frontline maneuver units since the 1990s, it continues to serve in static roles within some coastal defense regiments. One of the key takeaways from the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine is that in a war of attrition, any artillery - regardless of age - is better than none at all.
At some point, the PLA may choose to place all Type 59-1 130mm field guns into storage. However, I suspect they’ll maintain these systems in good working order for the foreseeable future.
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