#China’s military takes charge of war powers with new defence law

Legislative change since Jan 1, removes policy & decision making from State Council & gives authority to the Central Military Commission, headed by #XiJinping to mobilize civilian resources https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3115988/chinas-military-takes-charge-war-powers-new-defence-law?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=article&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1609642060

2) China has expanded the power of its Central Military Commission (CMC) – headed by President Xi Jinping – to mobilise military and civilian resources in defence of the national interest, both at home and abroad.

3) Revisions to the National Defence Law, effective from January 1, weaken the role of the State Council – China’s cabinet – in formulating military policy, handing decision-making powers to the CMC.

4) For the first time, “disruption” and protection of “development interests” have been added to the legislation as grounds for the mobilisation and deployment of troops and reserve forces.

5) My take: This is another sign of obvious preparation for conflict.

Should not be taken lightly.

Also, 3 simultaneous naval drills of 10 days each in separate locations.

Meanwhile, massive harassment flights to wear down Taiwan & Japan

They are up to something.......