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China has expanded the power of its Central Military Commission (CMC) - headed by President Xi Jinping - to mobilise military and civilian resources in defence of the national interest, both at home and abroad. Revisions to the National Defence Law, effective from January 1, weaken the role of the State Council - China's cabinet - in formulating military policy, handing decision-making powers to the CMC. For the first time, "disruption" and.
Xi, 67, has emerged as the Communist Party of China s (CPC) most powerful leader after its founder Mao Zedong, holding the posts of CPC General Secretary, head of the military besides the Presidency with prospects of a life-long tenure.
China has revised its National Defence Law, expanding the power of its armed forces headed by President Xi Jinping to mobilise military and civilian resources to defend its national interests both at home and abroad.
Beijing, January 3
China has revised its National Defence Law, expanding the power of its armed forces headed by President Xi Jinping to mobilise military and civilian resources to defend its nation