Socialism with Chinese characteristics: A good venue for hawking plastic models

Exactly — it’s almost become its own unofficial tradition. New kit rolls down Chang’an Avenue for a hush‑hush rehearsal, sharp‑eyed photographers capture every bolt and contour, and before the paint on the real vehicle is fully dry, there’s already a shrink‑wrapped model on sale.  

Please notice that the "ZTZ-25-1 lightweight Thank" is printed in the box, but its designation is not confirmed.

Saturday, August 16, 2025

New PLA Light Tank In detail, at the upcoming

Another rehearsal was held yesterday for the upcoming parade marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Anti-Japanese War in Beijing, offering the public a first look at some newly unveiled military equipment.

One highlight is a new light tank, believed to feature an unmanned turret, advanced electronics, and the much-needed side armor protection, a long common criticism of the Chinese tank fleet.

How this new PLA light tank will integrate into the broader armor warfare doctrine remains unclear, given that the current model, the Type 015, is relatively new and shows no obvious need for replacement. Answers may come soon enough once its actual field deployment is revealed