Srinagar: Image of China’s new infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), the Type 19, has begun doing the rounds on social media. The state-owned China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO) has incorporated Western design and industrial standards with a markedly new turret on the same chassis as its predecessors.

While sources said to Current News of India that The IFV, a possible further development of the ZBL-08 wheeled IFV, might begin replacing it soon in areas where it is employed. The induction also comes amidst China’s fervent preparations for a military recourse on Taiwan, in case it has to make a choice.

Some posts on Chinese social media pages on Sina Weibo said the Type 19 has entered service with the 145th Mixed Mechanized Brigade of the 73rd Army of the PLA Eastern Command.(CNI)