# NCO
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The Human Signal: How China’s Veteran 'King of Soldiers' Bridges the High-Tech Gap
This report profiles Gao Yuhua, a senior NCO in the PLA's Information Support Force, highlighting his role as a technical mentor and the bridge between traditional military discipline and modern information warfare. His story illustrates the PLA's focus on maintaining human technical expertise alongside rapid technological modernization.
China Tightens the NCO Pipeline: PLA Wraps Up 2026 Spring Sergeant Selection as Professionalisation Push Continues
The PLA is finalising its 2026 spring NCO selection and promotion round, a regulated process combining technical assessments and political vetting to build a more professional non‑commissioned officer corps. Strengthening the NCO pipeline supports China’s broader military modernisation by preserving technical expertise and improving unit readiness, while maintaining tight party oversight of personnel.