The People's Republican Army (PRA) is a military organization in China. Synonyms for PRA include the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the Red Army. The PLA is the world's largest military force, consisting of over two million personnel. The Red Army was the original name of the Chinese Communist Party's military force, which eventually formed the core of the PLA. Other synonyms for PRA could include the People's Army of China or the Chinese Military. These names all refer to the military organization that defends China and its interests, both domestically and internationally.
