China to enhance armed police's ability to fight terrorism

BEIJING - China will modernize its armed police force and make it better able to respond to emergencies, fight terrorism and maintain stability, according to a government work report on Friday.

China will enhance the army's ability to respond to multiple security threats, with a focus on winning regional wars in the information age.

Other major tasks outlined in the report include accelerating the development of a modern military logistics system, intensifying research and development on national defense, and improving weapons and equipment.