China’s National Defense in 2002
Contents
Foreword
I.
The Security Situation
II.
National Defense Policy
III.
The Armed Forces
The People’s Liberation Army
The Chinese People’s Armed Police Force
The Militia
IV.
National Defense Building
Legal System
Mobilization
Education
Defense Expenditure
Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense
Land and Sea Border Defense
Civil Air Defense
Participating and Supporting the Development of the Western Region
V.
Armed Forces Building
Military Training
Political Work
Logistical Support
Weaponry and Equipment
Cadre Training
VI.
International Security Cooperation
Regional Security Cooperation
Anti-Terrorism Cooperation
Participation in UN Peace-keeping Operations
Military Exchanges and Cooperation
VII.
Arms Control and Disarmament
Nuclear Disarmament
Chemical and Biological Disarmament
Missile Defense and Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space
Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Their Means of Delivery
Small Arms and Anti-Personnel Landmines
Appendices
Appendix I Main Military Laws and Regulations Issued Since 2000
Appendix II Major Military Exchanges with Other Countries in 2001-2002
Appendix III Participation in Security Consultations in 2001-2002
Appendix IV Participation in UN Peace-keeping Operations
Appendix V Chinese Armed Forces’ Participation Since 2000 in Assisting Japan in Handling the Chemical Weapons Abandoned by Japan in China
Information Office of the State Council
of the People’s Republic of China
December 2002, Beijing