DTN News: China ~ Integration Of Military With Economy Stressed

DTN News: China ~ Integration Of Military With Economy Stressed *Source: DTN News / Int'l Media (NSI News Source Info) BEIJING, China - July 25, 2009: The Politburo of the CPC Central Committee has held a study session on the integration of the country's military and its social development. It took place one week before the anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army. The Politburo of the CPC Central Committee has held a study session on the integration of the country's military and its social development. Hu Jintao, the general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, stressed the need to integrate national defense build-up with the country's economic development. He added that economic construction provides material support to defense modernization. And a strong and modern military offers security and technological backing to economic and social progress. The Party leader's vision includes boosting national defense education in schools at all levels. And it also aims to enroll social elite into military institutions. Hu Jintao pointed out that the defense technology industry will further boost the country's economic growth.