People’s Daily reported that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is accelerating the integration of civilian resources into its logistics system, shifting away from a traditionally self-sufficient support model toward one that relies more heavily on government coordination, private-sector participation, and market-based services.
Under the reform effort, a growing range of civilian entities now support military logistics. Local supply chains are being used to deliver fresh food to remote military outposts, while uniforms and personal equipment are increasingly distributed through commercial logistics networks. Many military bases have also introduced civilian property-management services, and remote facilities are gradually being connected to municipal water, electricity, gas, and heating systems.
The PLA has also expanded cooperation with local hospitals, allowing service members and their families to access nearby public healthcare facilities. In addition, dedicated transportation channels for military personnel have been established at airports, railway stations, bus terminals, and ports nationwide. Chinese authorities said pilot programs involving commercial logistics, fuel supply, new-energy applications, and diversified transportation support are being rolled out across the military.
Source: People’s Daily, June 4, 2026
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