Reform advisers come into view

Top think tank's members emerge as PLA overhauled

A mysterious think tank behind China's substantial military reform has emerged into public view, amid President Xi Jinping's calls for stronger armed forces.

As the country began a major overhaul of the People's Liberation Army in 2013, the Central Military Commission - China's top military organ - set up a leading group for deepening national defense and military reform. Since then, massive reforms have occurred in the PLA, including the introduction of five theater commands covering five parts of the country.