Xi stresses joint battle command for military reform

Pressing efforts should be exerted to develop advanced military technologies to make the means of command more sophisticated and effective, Xi said.

Xi also called for research on how to win informationized wars and the mechanism of modern battle command so as to build an advanced theoretic system for battle that cater to Chinese military's characteristics and is compatible with the nature of modern warfare.

A set of joint battle regulations should be established in line with the military reform, Xi added.

Xi urged the CMC joint battle command center to accurately understand its functions, further improve marshalling, optimize procedures, clearly define responsibilities and perfect the operational mode.

Xi called for strengthening the study of command theories, training of command skills and situation-handling drills to constantly enhance actual command capabilities.

He also stressed war-preparedness work, in-depth analysis of possible security risks, and effective handling of all sorts of emergencies.

The operation of the CMC joint battle command center should help improve the operation of such centers at the theater command level, and joint battle command capabilities should be built up as quickly as possible, Xi noted.

Earlier in February, China's military was regrouped into five theater commands, including the Eastern Theater Command, Southern Theater Command, Western Theater Command, Northern Theater Command and Central Theater Command.

Fan Changlong and Xu Qiliang, vice chairmen of the CMC, attended the inspection.