New People's Liberation Army unit now in China

Connect Gujarat : China has created a new People's Liberation Army unit to manage and enlarge its missile and nuclear strike capabilities.

China had earlier announced it was building a second aircraft carrier to bolster its navy that has been trying to gain access to the Indian Ocean by developing close ties with Sri Lanka and Myanmar.

In a separate report, the country's central military commission said the recent move to cut troop strength would help China focus on non-combat personnel.