Reforms Aimed At Military Suppliers

June 08 2011

China

With an eye on introducing competition, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has officially published a list of military equipment suppliers for the first time, reports Xinhua, China's state news agency.

Making the list public is part of a reform effort and will allow civil manufacturers to take part in bids for military orders, said a military official.

"The procurement reforms of the PLA are aimed at introducing competition among suppliers and improving the overall...

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