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Ministry of National Defense (China)

Chinese government ministry

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Chinese government ministry

Field	Value
agency_name	Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China
nativename_a	中华人民共和国国防部
nativename_r	Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Guófángbù
picture	ChinaDOD.jpg
picture_caption	August 1st Building
seal	National Emblem of the People's Republic of China (2).svg
seal_width	150
seal_caption	National Emblem of China
formed
jurisdiction	Government of China
headquarters	August 1st Building, Fuxing Road, Beijing
minister1_name	Admiral Dong Jun
minister1_pfo	Minister of National Defense
agency_type	Constituent Department of the State Council (cabinet-level executive department)
parent_agency	Central Military Commission
website

The Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China is the second-ranked constituent department under the State Council. It is headed by the Minister of National Defense.

The Ministry was established in 1954. Unlike in other countries, the Ministry of National Defense does not have operational command over the Chinese military including the People's Liberation Army (PLA), which is instead commanded by the Central Military Commission (CMC). The work of the Ministry and the Minister are primarily diplomatic in nature, generally functioning as a liaison representing the CMC and PLA when dealing with foreign militaries. It additionally holds press briefings and publishes news about military affairs.

Overview

The MND was set up according to a decision adopted by the 1st Session of the 1st National People's Congress in 1954. In contrast to practice in other nations, the MND does not exercise command authority over the army including the People's Liberation Army (PLA), which is instead subordinate to the Central Military Commission (CMC). The MND serves as a liaison representing the CMC and PLA when dealing with foreign militaries in military exchange and cooperation. It has the primary responsibility for China's defense attachés and is the institutional point of contact for foreign defense attachés assigned to China. It is additionally responsible for holding press briefings and publishing news about military affairs.

Structure

The Ministry is headed by a Minister of National Defense; unlike in other countries, the minister does not have command authority over the army, generally exercising diplomatic functions. However, until December 2023, the office has always been held by a member of the CMC. With the removal of Li Shangfu in December 2023, the MND has not had a seat on the CMC.

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References

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(2023-09-18). "China's military hierarchy under spotlight after defence minister disappears". [[Reuters]].
Liu, Zhen. (18 October 2022). "What is China's Central Military Commission and why is it so powerful?". [[South China Morning Post]].

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