Chinese Military Told To Follow The Party Line

Militia take part in a parade during an anti-terrorism drill in Taiyuan, Shanxi province August 1, 2009. The drill was held to mark the 82nd anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). (Reuters)

China Military Paper Warns Officers To Toe Party Line -- Reuters

(Reuters) - China's top military newspaper warned officers on Tuesday to remain the ruling Communist Party's "most loyal" defenders in the face of what it called Western plotting, describing recent cases of ill-discipline and corruption as a "profound warning".

The commentary in the Liberation Army Daily did not specify what problems might have prompted the unusually blunt warning over laxity, waste and abuses in the Chinese military, but the Communist Party is wrestling with scandals ahead of a power succession later this year.

Its leaders appear determined to ensure that the People's Liberation Army remains the ultimate shield of their authority.

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My Comment: I was surprised by this announcement. It's like reminding U.S. soldiers that they must follow the Constitution. So what does this tell me .... it tells me that there are some in the Chinese government (probably very high up) .... who are very insecure in their position.