Chinese government is reviewing plans to relocate the headquarters of the armed forces away from Beijing to other major Chinese cities. Such a rotation can also help support the development of second- and third-tier cities, The South China Morning Post informs.
The report notes that the corresponding step would help reduce cronyism and improve combat readiness and to better focus on combat training. Command units five service branches, in particular land, air, naval, missile and strategic support troops, are preparing for the relocation.
In turn, the small administrative divisions of the five branches of the military and the Central Military Commission, as the main governing body of the PLA, will remain in the west of Beijing.
According to experts, the planned relocation of the armed forces branches may take up to 10 years.
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