In a move aimed at strengthening its military capabilities and supporting its service members, China's State Council and the Central Military Commission have jointly issued revised regulations on subsidies and benefits for military personnel. Effective from October 1, the new regulations are expected to enhance the welfare of those serving in the armed forces, aligning their benefits with the nation's socio-economic progress.
The revisions are designed to ensure that military personnel receive the subsidies and preferential treatment they deserve, motivating them to dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to the defense and development of the country. This initiative is also part of broader efforts to modernize China's national defense and the armed forces, ensuring readiness and effectiveness in an evolving global landscape.
Emphasizing that preferential treatment should match the contributions of service members, the revised regulations refine mechanisms for dynamically adjusting subsidy and benefit standards. This adjustment aligns benefits with the country's socio-economic development and ongoing initiatives to strengthen national defense. The regulations outline specific scopes and details of subsidies and benefits, clarifying management responsibilities among relevant departments and delineating financial obligations between central and local authorities.
Additionally, the regulations introduce measures to streamline and optimize procedures for distributing subsidies and benefits. This aims to make the process more efficient and accessible, ensuring that military personnel receive their entitled support promptly and with minimal bureaucracy.
This latest revision marks the third update to the regulations on subsidies and benefits for military service members since they were first promulgated in 2004. The ongoing adjustments reflect China's commitment to continuously improving the welfare of its military personnel in line with changing times and needs.
By enhancing the welfare of its service members, China seeks to bolster morale and dedication within the ranks, contributing to a stronger, more modern, and capable military force.
With input from Xinhua
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