Central Military Commission
Number of China’s Group Armies Reduced to 13
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Apr 28, 2017 05:45 PM EDT |
The downsizing is a crucial step in the process of building a strong and modernized new-type army.
China Slashes Reserve Force of the People’s Liberation Army Ground Force
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Apr 15, 2017 09:58 PM EDT |
He also announced reserve forces for all the armed services will be reoriented towards information warfare.
Xi Beset by Problems Controlling People’s Liberation Army
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Mar 30, 2017 08:13 PM EDT |
In early March, Li announced the PLA will be subjected to even greater control and communist indoctrination by the CPC.
China to Disband Five PLAGF Group Armies with 200,000 Men
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Mar 27, 2017 11:00 PM EDT |
The 16th and 47th Group Armies are the power bases of disgraced former CMC vice-chairmen Gen. Xu Caihou and Gen. Guo Boxiong.
PLA Pledges Anew to Defend the Communist Party of China and Xi Jinping
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Mar 16, 2017 08:25 PM EDT |
"The troops must resolutely safeguard the core and follow the leadership of the CPC," said Gen. Fan.
China Declassifies 3,000 Military Patents in Bid to Create Military-Industrial Complex
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Mar 06, 2017 09:56 AM EST |
This is the first time selective military patents have been declassified and released to the general public.
Communist Party of China will Tighten Control over People’s Liberation Army, says Premier Li
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Mar 06, 2017 06:53 AM EST |
Li's main message to the troops is the Communist Party is god.
Israel, China Take another Stab at Improving Military Logistics Cooperation
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Feb 21, 2017 11:45 PM EST |
Gen. Zhao briefed the Israeli delegation on China's national defense and military reform situations.
PLA Begins Testing New High Tech Dog Tags for Soldiers, Pilots, Sailors and Rocket Crews
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Feb 21, 2017 09:53 PM EST |
The new ID tags feature advanced, new materials and intelligent chip technology.
China's Armed Forces Bills Itself as Force for World Peace; will Keep Pushing Reforms
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Jan 17, 2017 06:34 AM EST |
Admiral Guan said the PLA will push forward reforms this year.
High-Ranking Chinese Military General Under Probe for Corruption
| Desiree Sison | | Dec 31, 2016 09:41 AM EST |
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.
Communist Party Tightens Financial Control over People’s Liberation Army
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Dec 22, 2016 11:42 PM EST |
Implementing the new regulation will be crucial in building a modern military audit and surveillance system.
President Xi Downsizes Military, Focuses on Tech-Based Warfare
| Desiree Sison | | Dec 04, 2016 07:54 AM EST |
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.
PLA Embarks on ‘Long March’ to Build a US-style Professional Armed Forces
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Nov 29, 2016 11:51 PM EST |
The PLA is manned overwhelmingly by poorly-motivated and poorly-educated conscripts.
Xi Jinping is Now Officially a Communist ‘God’
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Oct 28, 2016 06:05 PM EDT |
The communiqué also called for total subservience to the CPC leadership under Xi.
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