CHINA TOPIX

12/22/2024 12:46:50 pm

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Central Military Commission

Reorganized

Number of China’s Group Armies Reduced to 13

The downsizing is a crucial step in the process of building a strong and modernized new-type army.

Weaker

China Slashes Reserve Force of the People’s Liberation Army Ground Force

He also announced reserve forces for all the armed services will be reoriented towards information warfare.

 Who's the boss?

Xi Beset by Problems Controlling People’s Liberation Army

In early March, Li announced the PLA will be subjected to even greater control and communist indoctrination by the CPC.

Disbanded

China to Disband Five PLAGF Group Armies with 200,000 Men

The 16th and 47th Group Armies are the power bases of disgraced former CMC vice-chairmen Gen. Xu Caihou and Gen. Guo Boxiong.

Robots

PLA Pledges Anew to Defend the Communist Party of China and Xi Jinping

"The troops must resolutely safeguard the core and follow the leadership of the CPC," said Gen. Fan.

Tech for war

China Declassifies 3,000 Military Patents in Bid to Create Military-Industrial Complex

This is the first time selective military patents have been declassified and released to the general public.

Robots

Communist Party of China will Tighten Control over People’s Liberation Army, says Premier Li

Li's main message to the troops is the Communist Party is god.

Kissing cousins

Israel, China Take another Stab at Improving Military Logistics Cooperation

Gen. Zhao briefed the Israeli delegation on China's national defense and military reform situations.

Being replaced

PLA Begins Testing New High Tech Dog Tags for Soldiers, Pilots, Sailors and Rocket Crews

The new ID tags feature advanced, new materials and intelligent chip technology.

Smarter?

China's Armed Forces Bills Itself as Force for World Peace; will Keep Pushing Reforms

Admiral Guan said the PLA will push forward reforms this year.

High-Ranking Chinese Military General Under Probe for Corruption

High-Ranking Chinese Military General Under Probe for Corruption

A high-ranking Chinese military general is under investigation for graft. This is the first highest active military official to be involved in a corruption probe since Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced his war against corruption upon assuming office in 2013.

Not ready for Taiwan

Communist Party Tightens Financial Control over People’s Liberation Army

Implementing the new regulation will be crucial in building a modern military audit and surveillance system.

President Xi Downsizes Military, Focuses on Tech-Based Means of Warfare

President Xi Downsizes Military, Focuses on Tech-Based Warfare

Citing the importance of technology rather than relying solely on sheer force of numbers, President Xi Jinping on Saturday announced a further reduction to China's 2.3 million-strong military and pushed for improvement to its combat readiness and capabilities.

Robots

PLA Embarks on ‘Long March’ to Build a US-style Professional Armed Forces

The PLA is manned overwhelmingly by poorly-motivated and poorly-educated conscripts.

Paramount Leader

Xi Jinping is Now Officially a Communist ‘God’

The communiqué also called for total subservience to the CPC leadership under Xi.

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