Minister pledges to keep PLA clean

Defense Minister Chang Wanquan pledged intensified efforts in running the armed forces with "strict discipline and in accordance with the law" on Friday in Beijing amid China's sweeping anti-graft campaign.

The military will strengthen ideological and political work and make sure that the armed forces resolutely follow the commands of the Party as well as President Xi Jinping, Chang said. Xi is also chairman of the Central Military Commission.

Chang made the remarks at a reception marking the 88th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army, which falls on Saturday.