In a significant move towards strengthening its military capabilities, Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order to promulgate revised regulations on scientific research related to military equipment.
The newly introduced regulations, which consist of 49 articles spread across eight chapters, will come into effect on March 1. They establish comprehensive rules for quality control, cost management, acceptance procedures, support measures, and safety and confidentiality protocols associated with military research.
The regulations outline a visionary framework that prioritizes high quality, efficiency, low costs, and sustainable development in military equipment research. The development model emphasizes original innovation, independent research and development, controllability, and open exchange, aiming to integrate these elements seamlessly into the military research landscape.
Moreover, the regulations call for accelerated efforts to achieve self-reliance in military technology, bolster strength in equipment-related research, and adopt an innovation-driven approach to tackle related challenges. Improved planning and strategic initiatives are highlighted to ensure the effectiveness of these objectives.
Enhanced supervision and regulation are integral to the new regulations, with detailed accountability rules ensuring rigorous oversight and compliance across all relevant military research activities.
(Cover: China's J-20 stealth fighter jets perform in formation during Airshow China in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, November 12, 2024. /Xinhua)
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Xi signs order to promulgate revised military equipment research rules
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