Xi Demands Military To Serve Party, Reorganizes Scores Of Units

April 19 2017

China

The Chinese government has announced the reshuffling of 84 newly adjusted or established corps-level units, reports Xinhua, China's state news agency.

The Communist Party of China Central Committee and Central Military Commission decided on the moves, which are considered part of President Xi Jinping's reform program to strengthen the military.

Xi demanded that military units be absolutely loyal to the Communist Party, noted the South China Morning Post.

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