China cracks down on sales of decommissioned military equipment ‘to protect PLA’s image’
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China has announced new regulations prohibiting the unauthorized sale of decommissioned military equipment, citing adverse impacts and security risks. The rules, issued by multiple state bodies, aim to address recent incidents where business operators sold such goods online and offline. This move is intended to protect the image of the People's Liberation Army and mitigate potential security threats.
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Unauthorized sales of decommissioned military equipment pose security risks
Beijing has tightened its rules on the sale of military equipment to ban its sale through unauthorised channels.
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The sale of decommissioned military equipment has caused an adverse impact and created security risks.
South China Morning Post- Unauthorized sales of decommissioned military equipment pose security risks
- The notice is issued by multiple state bodies to tighten rules
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Loaded language removedBeijing has tightened its rules on the sale of military equipment to ban its sale through unauthorised channels. “In recent years, some business operators have openly sold, online and offline, goods … such as decommissioned and scrapped military equipment, causing an impact and creating security risks,” an administrative notice issued by multiple state bodies said.
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The sale of decommissioned military equipment has caused an adverse impact and created security risks.
South China Morning PostBeijing has tightened its rules on the sale of military equipment to ban its sale through unauthorised channels.
South China Morning PostSome business operators have openly sold decommissioned and scrapped military equipment online and offline.
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