China's booming economy has fueled the development and
production of military equipment, which is the key to
military modernization, Liang said.
The Chinese military has also streamlined its command
system to boost the army's efficiency in fighting wars
based on information technology. Moreover, a higher percentage
of soldiers with higher education degrees are recruited
to enhance the army's ability to master modern weapons
and tactics.
In terms of military diplomacy, China has established
military ties with more than 150 nations, held defense
and security consultations with 22 nations and carried
out joint military exercises to sharpen its defense capability,
Liang observed.
China has now accomplished the first of three steps in
modernizing its defense and is expecting to complete the
whole process by 2050, said the general.
