China’s National Defense in 2004
Contents
Foreword
I.
The Security Situation
II.
National Defense Policy
III.
Revolution in Military Affairs with Chinese Characteristics
Reducing the PLA by 200,000
Strengthening the Navy, Air Force and Second Artillery Force
Speeding Up Informationalization
Accelerating the Modernization of Weaponry and Equipment
Implementing the Strategic Project for Talented People
Intensifying Joint Training
Deepening Logistical Reforms
Innovating Political Work
Governing the Armed Forces Strictly and According to Law
IV.
Defense Expenditure and Defense Assets
Defense Expenditure
Military Order Placement and Procurement
Protection of Defense Assets
V.
The Military Service System
Administration System for Military Service Work
Active Service
Reserve Service
Enlistment in Peacetime
Discharge from Active Service and Resettlements
VI.
National Defense Mobilization and Reserve Force Building
Mobilization of National Economy
Civil Air Defense (CAD)
Mobilization of Communications for National Defense
Militia Force Building
Reserve Force Building
National Defense Education
VII.
Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense
Main Tasks
Reform and Adjustment
Development of Civil Use Industry
Cooperation with Foreign Countries
VIII.
The Armed Forces and the People
Supporting the PLA and Giving Preferential Treatment to Families of Servicemen and Martyrs, and Supporting the Government and Cherishing the People
Participating in and Supporting National Construction
Participating in Emergency Rescue and Disaster Relief Operations
Keeping Discipline in Relation to the Masses
IX.
International Security Cooperation
Strategic Consultation and Dialogue
Regional Security Cooperation
Cooperation in Non-Traditional Security Fields
Participating in UN Peacekeeping Operations
Military Exchanges
X.
Arms Control, Disarmament and Non- Proliferation
Committed to the Non-Proliferation Efforts
Promoting the International Arms Control and Disarmament Process
Fulfilling International Arms Control and Disarmament Obligations
Participating in Humanitarian Efforts in the Arms Control Field
Appendices
Appendix I Members of the CMC of the CPC
Appendix II Leaders of the Four Headquarters/Departments of the PLA
Appendix III Major Military Exchanges with Other Countries (2003-2004)
Appendix IV Participation in Security Consultations (2003-2004)
Appendix V Joint Exercises with Foreign Armed Forces (2003-2004)
Appendix VI Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations
Appendix VII Major Military Regulations Promulgated Since 2003
Information Office of the State Council
of the People’s Republic of China
December 2004, Beijing