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China military to give priority to local brands for the purchase of military vehicles 1401142.
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Defence & Security News - China |
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 09:09 AM | |||
China military to give priority to local brands for the purchase of military vehicles. | |||
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Chinese military issued a series of written instructions on Monday, January
13, 2014, calling for increased efficiency in its operations and vowing
to give priority to local brands when purchasing military and official
vehicles. The move follows a central government regulation on Nov 25 standardizing
the management of government funds and banning extravagance on the part
of Party and government bodies. |
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Chinese ZFB05 light 4x4 armoured vehicle personnel carrier designed and produced by the Chinese Defense Company Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles |
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The new military measures were published by the Headquarters of the General Staff, the General Political Department, the General Logistics Department and the General Armament Department, after approval by President Xi Jinping and the Central Military Commission. The
military is now required to buy its vehicles through a centralized purchasing
system and choose Chinese brands that are made in the country. |
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