In a TV live broadcast, Chinese defence ministry spokesman Sr. Col. Hu Changming introduces a white paper on China's National Defense in 2008 at a press conference in Beijing, Jan. 20, 2009. The white paper was issued by the Information Office of the State Council Tuesday. (Xinhua/Zhang Yanhui) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Information Office of China's State Council on Tuesday issued a white paper titled "China's National Defense in 2008". Following is the full text of the document:     

    China's National Defense in 2008     

    Information Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China     

    January 2009, Beijing     

    Contents

    Preface

    I. The Security Situation

    II. National Defense Policy

    III. Reform and Development of the PLA

    IV. The Army

    V. The Navy

    VI. The Air Force

    VII. The Second Artillery Force

    VIII. The People's Armed Police Force

    IX. National Defense Reserve Buildup

    X. The Armed Forces and the People

    XI. Science, Technology and Industry for National De-fense

    XII. Defense Expenditure

    XIII. International Security Cooperation

    XIV. Arms Control and Disarmament

    Appendix I Major International Exchanges of the Chinese Military (2007-2008)

    Appendix II Joint Exercises and Training with Foreign Armed Forces (2007-2008)

    Appendix III China's Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations

    Appendix IV Imports and Exports of Seven Major Types of Conventional Arms of the PRC (2007)

    Appendix V Defense Expenditure of the PRC (1978-2007)

    Appendix VI Major Military Regulations Issued in 2007 and 2008

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