The authorities have called for nationwide activities to promote
relations between civilians and the Armed Forces during the coming
holidays for the New Year and the Chinese traditional Spring
Festival, which falls on Feb. 7 in 2008.
The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the General Political
Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) jointly
issued an annual, regular circular on the issue Tuesday.
In the document, the authorities reiterated the importance of
launching the traditional programs of "Support Servicemen and
Assist Their Spouses", by Party committees and governments at all
levels and the "Support the Government and Love the People" by
military units everywhere.
It urges Party committees and governments at all levels to help
resolve difficulties the Army could have in carrying out military
missions, training and exercises, and improve the working and
living conditions of service people.
Meanwhile, it urges all military units to help localities and
civilians in infrastructure projects, rural development, and
charity programs, as well as preparations for the Beijing Olympic
Games, which are scheduled to be held in August next year.
Party committees and governments at different levels and Army
units should hold joint meetings, especially for dealing with
problems regarding the employment and daily life of ex-soldiers and
retired Army officers, it says.
(Xinhua News Agency December 26, 2007)
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