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Central
Military Commission... ...
The Central Military Commission is the nation's leading military organ
and commander of its armed forces. The armed forces of the PRC consist
of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, the Chinese People's Armed
Police Force and the Militia. The main tasks of the PLA are strengthening
national defense, resisting foreign aggression, defending and building
up the motherland, and working hard to serve the people. The main
tasks of the Armed Police Force include defending the frontiers, performing
guard duties and maintaining public security. The Militia is an armed
force of the masses who, when not on duty, remain engaged in their
normal productive activities.
The Central Military Commission is composed of a chairman, vice-chairmen
and other members. The current chairman is Jiang Zemin. |
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