The recently-issued circular by the Central Military Commission (CMC) has emphasized on the importance of terminating paid services in the military units.

In a report by China Daily, it was revealed that military units in China will already stop implementing new programs and sign new contracts of paid services.

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It was further narrated that based on the circular, the termination, which will be done gradually in three years' time, was "an important political task" in strengthening the military. Thus, all units were required to fully implement the decision at all levels.

In the meantime, the news report stated that the CMC of China, which is being headed by President Xi Jinping, likewise rolled out certain measures and principles in a bid to identify problems that may arise following the termination of paid services in the military units.

It can be recalled that during the latter part of 2015, the country implemented a new set of reforms which included the removal of paid services in the armed forces to reduce the alleged corruption within the ranks.

On the other hand, a report by Reuters noted that President Xi's fight against corruption was formally launched three years ago. A move that resulted to the investigation of several officers, including two former CMC vice chairpersons, Guo Boxiong and Xu Caihou, who died of cancer last year.

Meanwhile, it was disclosed that PLA's National Defence University professor Gong Fangbin said in an interview with the state-run "Global Times" newspaper that "Paid services can sometimes encourage corruption and the military should focus on national defense."

"The announcement also aims to improve the military's combat capability," he added relative to the latest China military news.

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