Military reforms have been approved by China's leaders during last week's Third Plenum of the 18th CPC Central Committee. Reforms aim to build an army that "obeys the Party's command, is capable of winning battles and has a sound work style".
China has announced plans to cut the size of its 2.3 million strong army by reducing the number of non-combat personnel.
China will also adjust various services formations, as well as the ratio of army officers to soldiers.
The blueprint for reforms also mentioned enhancing the joint operation system and cooperation among various military services, to meet the country’s security demands.
Another focus is speeding up building of new combat units, and incorporating them in the defense system.
China also plans to reform its defense industrial systems, and to welcome more civilian companies within the tightly controlled defense industry.
Source: CCTV
Source: CCTV
