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Chinese Military Strategy Adds Cyber Focus

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015

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The Chinese government said the military will enhance its cyber force and capability, according to a white paper on military strategy released on May 26.Released to and translated by state news agency Xinhua, the strategy focuses on six main areas: the national security situation, missions and strategic tasks of China’s armed forces, strategic guidelines of active defense, building and development of China’s armed forces, preparation for military struggle, and military and security cooperation.Section four, building and development of China’s armed…

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