Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Sputnik — China Eyes Breakthrough R&D Defense Plan to Take on US Technological Dominance

Recently, China established a new central commission for joint military and civilian development. The new institution will be chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The commission will be the central agency tasked with decision-making, deliberation and coordination of major issues regarding integrated military and civilian development," read an official statement issued by Xinhua news agency.
According to military expert Vasily Kashin, the fact that the commission is overseen by the Chinese leader proves that it is expected to play an important role in China’s far-reaching defense modernization plans.
The conception of integrated military and civilian development was first presented in China back in the 1980s, at the early stage of China’s economic reforms....
Gives "the entrepreneurial state" new meaning.

Sputnik International
China Eyes Breakthrough R&D Defense Plan to Take on US Technological Dominance

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