Chinese President Xi Jinping issued new orders on Friday to revise rules aimed at transforming the country’s military into a world-class armed force, with a focus on combat readiness and war preparation amid increasing rivalry with the US and tensions with Taiwan and neighboring countries. The revisions prioritize combat readiness as the primary duty and aim to standardize order in war preparation, training, operations, and daily life. The rules also refine the code of conduct for the military, emphasizing rewarding excellence, punishing violators, and streamlining procedures. Xi’s efforts to strengthen the military have included a significant anti-corruption campaign that has led to the punishment of over 50 top military officials since he came to power in 2012.
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