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With the approval of Hu Jintao, the Chairman of the Central Military Commission, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently published Regulations for the Discipline Inspection Commission. The new Regulations were established in the latest attempt by the Chinese Army to battle internal corruption. The Regulations outline a detailed reporting structure, basic principles, organizational settings, duties and responsibilities, processes, and working rules and requirements. This new document is considered the latest fruit of years of the army’s anti-corruption experiences. It also provides clearer working rules for the Discipline Inspection Commission. The Regulations even include details on how to handle the situation when Commission members themselves are in violation of the rules.

Source: Xinhua, September 25, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2010-09/25/c_12604321.htm

According to Xinhua, China’s naval training ship “Zhenghe” and the frigate "Mianyang" conducted joint naval maneuvers with the Australian Navy missile frigate “Sydney” on September 24.

The China naval fleet visited Australia earlier. During the visit, China and Australia achieved a consensus on multiple issues in terms of building a “harmonious sea” and maintaining regional stability and peace. The joint naval maneuvers on the sea are a concrete manifestation of that consensus.

Source: Xinhua, September 24, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/2010-09/24/c_13527900.htm

On September 17, 2010, China Review News republished a Xinhua report on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) [1] joint military drill – "Peace Mission 2010" in Kazakhstan. Ma Xiaotian, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the PLA and the Chief Commander of the 1,000 PLA troops in the drill, held a press conference on September 16.

According to Ma, the SCO joint military drill is not targeted at any country. The purposes for the dril are:

1. Implement the consensus reached by the leaders of all SCO member countries;
2. Further strengthen the practical cooperation among the SCO member countries including defense cooperation;
3. Further demonstrate the determination, will, and ability to fight together against terrorists, separatists, and extremists;
4. Further increase mutual political trust among SCO member countries and enhance the understanding and friendship among the armed forces of the member countries.

[1] Editor’s Note: The SCO members include China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Source: China Review News, September 17, 2010
http://gb.chinareviewnews.com/doc/1014/4/8/9/101448906.html?coluid=4&kindid=18&docid=101448906&mdate=0917094801

The Chinese military should improve its image in the international community "to attract and convince a global audience [of its peaceful intent]," says a Study Times article. The key is to adopt a soft approach when disseminating information about the military. 
 

The suggestions are: 1) Focus on civilian readers and progress from “readable” to “pleasantly readable,” rather than preaching. 2) The content should include soft peripheral stories appealing to the public, along with hard, main messages, so as not to trigger resistance. 3) Narrate stories gently and charmingly – be up close and personal when explaining military actions. Through the soft approach, “the pleasant image will gently sneak into the mind of the audience. It is beneficial to narrow the communication gap, bring the audience into the military’s fold, and help them understand the real intent behind the communications."

Source: Study Times, September 6, 2010
http://www.studytimes.com.cn:9999/epaper/xxsb/html/2010/09/06/12/12_47.htm

China Review News (CRN) published a review of an analysis on the recent frequent naval exercises that the U.S., South Korea, and China have been conducting. The author expressed the belief that the U.S. has an obvious intent to contain the Chinese military within the “first chain of islands.” China has tried to respond to the situation with a series of escalated exercises to demonstrate its capabilities to break the blockade. The analysis cited “the West,” using the name of “A Cold War at Sea.” The U.S. was blamed as the troublemaker, since the U.S. has significantly heightened its participation in military activities around China, especially on the east and south sides. However, at the end of the analysis, the author softened his tone by suggesting that a “serious confrontation” was very unlikely.

Source: China Review News, August 28, 2010
http://gb.chinareviewnews.com/doc/1014/2/8/0/101428094.html?coluid=148&kindid=0&docid=101428094&mdate=0828005921

China Review News (CRN) reported that the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) recently completed a test of the Slow Low-Altitude Small Target Detection and Interception System. The system is urgently needed in the domestic security market, which requires round-the-clock detection and high precision features.

The system is expected to be used at important conference sites, large gatherings and sensitive locations. According to the test results, the system is ready for real-world deployment.

Source: China Review News, August 23, 2010
http://gb.chinareviewnews.com/doc/1014/2/2/9/101422909.html?coluid=45&kindid=0&docid=101422909&mdate=0823090642

The PLA’s seminar and viewing activity, coded as “Sharpened Sword 2010,” on military training under information-based conditions, started in Beijing on August 23. It lasted for five days. More than 100 mid-level or senior officials from the PLA and the Armed Police will discuss major military issues, including how to improve combat capability over information systems and advance the transition of military training towards information-based training.

Since 2007, the PLA’s military training has been transitioning towards information-based training. It now includes base training, simulation training, and Internet training and focuses on being under complicated electro-magnetic conditions.

Source: Xinhua, August 23, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/2010-08/23/c_12476015.htm