Reform to make PLA more adept, combative

Editor's note: The Central Military Commission Reform Work Meeting was held from Nov 24 to 26 to map out a plan for deepening reform in the military. Zhang Junshe, a military expert, talks with China Daily's Zhang Zhouxiang on how the reform move should be interpreted. Excerpts:

Question: Why has the CMC launched military reform? What are its main objectives?

Answer: Through the military reform, the CMC aims to strengthen the military's capability so that it can meet the demands of the changing global situations. Wars in the future will be high-tech, with information technology playing the key role, which will require the commanders to respond to situations and make decisions quickly. Some of the reform measures serve this purpose. For instance, the reform is aimed at making breakthroughs in military administration and joint operational command, and optimizing military structure.