China plans to set up joint military command
5 Jan 2014 5:17 AM IST
Setting up a joint operational command system is a basic requirement in an era of information and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has launched positive pilot programmes in this regard, the ministry of national defence said.
The joint operational command system would be established ‘in due course’, the China Daily reported.
Qoting observers, the paper said the proposed joint operational command system will result in more-coordinated and combat-capable forces to efficiently respond to a crisis. The report comes amidst rising tensions over Beijing’s territorial claims in the region.
In November, China unilaterally declared air defence rights over much of the East China Sea. Besides, China claims almost the whole of the South China Sea, triggering tensions with countries like the Philippines.
The PLA is the world’s largest military force, with a strength of nearly 2,285,000 personnel.
The joint operational command system would be established ‘in due course’, the China Daily reported.
Qoting observers, the paper said the proposed joint operational command system will result in more-coordinated and combat-capable forces to efficiently respond to a crisis. The report comes amidst rising tensions over Beijing’s territorial claims in the region.
In November, China unilaterally declared air defence rights over much of the East China Sea. Besides, China claims almost the whole of the South China Sea, triggering tensions with countries like the Philippines.
The PLA is the world’s largest military force, with a strength of nearly 2,285,000 personnel.
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