PLA Daily published an article on the need to continue to innovate when involved in political work for the PLA. It asserted that the newly revised “Regulation on Political Work for the PLA” requires innovation when it comes to the subject matter at hand, and to the methods, and mechanisms of political work. A major part of learning is how to use the Internet and apply new technology to political work. The public media should also be used to extend the reach and influence of political work. The article also discussed traditional methods.
Source: PLA Daily, September 27, 2010
http://www.chinamil.com.cn/jfjbmap/content/2010-09/27/content_39267.htm
The CHINA MODEL, China’s Development and Global Expansion Strategy: A Review from Chinese Sources
Introduction
The China Model has been a hot topic in China recently. Over the last few years, numerous articles have been published in the Chinese Communist Party’s official publications and state media discussing the “China Model.” From those articles, the meaning of the China Model has been interpreted differently from what is generally perceived in the West. The government highly supports the study of the China Model, and has designated it as a national project. On May 12, 2010, the team researching the “China Model” gathered at the Shanghai Social Sciences Institute to sign up and discuss the sub-projects of the China Model. Shijun Tong, deputy Party secretary of the Shanghai Social Sciences Institute and the leading scholar for the project, emphasized to the researchers that while conducting research and publishing papers, they must follow the theoretical system of Chinese style socialism as the guide, must have a vision of the big picture and a political sense, and must be conscious of the difference between open publication and an internal report. [1]
The current report reviews the publications in China’s state media about the China Model, in an attempt to put together a whole picture of the China Model as defined by Chinese Communist leaders and official scholars. In the ensuing reports, we will look into the CCP’s development of the China Model at the operational level.
Wen Jiabao: China-Europe Relationship Has Reached Unprecedented Breadth and Depth
October 3, 2010, Wen Jiabao spoke to the Greek Parliament during his visit to Greece. Wen stated that the China-Europe relationship has reached unprecedented breadth and depth. “China and Europe are in different stages of development and strongly complement each other economically. There is no fundamental conflict of interest. Both are pursuing multilateralism, and both stand for maintaining the diversity of world civilization. …”
Source: Xinhua, October 3, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/2010-10/03/c_13541182.htm
China to Launch Satellite Shi Jian-6
An official from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center stated on October 5 that the center will launch two satellites to explore the environment in outer space as part of the Shi Jian-6 Group 4 mission. “Currently, rockets and satellites are in good condition, and all the preparatory work is progressing smoothly.”
Source: Xinhua, October 5, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/2010-10/05/c_12631595.htm
Xinhua: PLA Regulations for the Discipline Inspection Commission Published
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
Chinese Minister of Commerce: Pushing for a Strong Trade Power Status
The Chinese Minister of Commerce, Chen Deming, recently published an article suggesting China should push forward to become a “strong trade power,” as well as a large investor. Chen believes the financial crisis significantly changed the world order. Opportunities and risks coexist.
He suggested that China should focus on five areas: (1) emphasizing improvement in comprehensive economic efficiency; (2) balancing the “go out” and the “bring in” strategies to realize the conversion from “product export” to “capital export”; (3) optimizing regional economic development; (4) enhancing global strategic planning; (5) improving policies, rules and protection in international trade.
Source: China News Net, September 29, 2010
http://www.chinanews.com.cn/cj/2010/09-30/2564861.shtml
Xinhua: Chinese Embassy Held ‘Chinese Culture Year’ Press Conference in Italy
The Chinese Embassy in Italy held a press conference on October 1 in Rome announcing “Chinese Culture Year” in Italy. The coordinator on the Italian side suggested that the project will “present today’s China.” Italy had an “Italian Culture Year” campaign in 1996, and this Chinese announcement marked the start of a similar initiative. The “Year” begins in October 2010 and ends in September 2011. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao is expected to attend the opening ceremony scheduled for October 7. Multiple activities are planned to take place in 10 cities including Rome, Florence and Milan.
Source: Xinhua, October 1, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/2010-10/01/c_12626369.htm
Xinhua: ISPs Required to Participate in Stopping Leaks of State Secrets
On October 1, the newly revised “Guarding State Secrets Law” took effect. The new law prohibits passing state secrets over the Internet, other public networks, or through unsecured cable or wireless communication. When a Public Security Bureau, the National Security Agency, or a prosecutory body conducts an investigation into a leak of state secrets, the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and other service providers for public networks must cooperate with investigation into the leak. They must stop immediately when they find anyone passing a state secret over the media, save the record, and report it to the Public Security Bureau, National Security Agency, or other security agency. Then they must delete the information per the related the government body’s request.
Source: Xinhua, October 1, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/2010-10/01/c_13538923.htm