He adds that PLAAF Airborne Corps doctrine emphasizes surprise, electronic warfare, and rapid deployment to seize strategic infrastructure. Despite modernization efforts, the PLAAF Airborne Corps may still face significant capability gaps. Airborne units are lightly armed and dependent on vulnerable airlift logistics, while airfields provide little cover, leaving troops largely exposed. Russia’s aid could enhance China’s airborne capability, but gaps in airlift, survivability and sustainment cast doubt on a potential victory. In a Taiwan clash, it’s uncertain if China’s paratroopers will cause havoc or be cut down before gaining a foothold.