China to Audit Army Officials Before Promotions or Retirement

September 25, 2013 Leave a comment

China to Audit Army Officials Before Promotions or Retirement

China will audit military officials’ real estate holdings and use of official cars before deciding whether to promote them, as the Communist Party seeks to purge wasteful spending and power abuse within its ranks. Military officers recommended as candidates for regimental commander-level posts or above, personnel due to retire, and those who will be transferred to civilian posts will undergo the audit, the official Xinhua News Agency reported yesterday, citing guidelines issued by the Central Military Commission.The new rules add to restrictions that China has imposed as part of a broader anti-corruption campaign unveiled after President Xi Jinping took over the ruling Communist Party last year. The government has promised to target “tigers and flies” — both high-powered officials and low-level cadres.

Auditing of military personnel “will have significant and far-reaching impact on strengthening the management and supervision of military officials, improving their work style and fighting against corruption,” Xinhua reported, citing the commission’s new guidelines.

Officials from units or enterprises affiliated with the military will also be included in the auditing, according to the Xinhua report. Military officials will be transferred or removed from their posts if they are found to have seriously violated the rules, Xinhua reported.

The military commission, also headed by Xi, banned the use of military number plates on luxury cars starting in May as part of efforts to reinforce discipline and protect its image, the PLA Daily, the armed forces’ official newspaper, reported on April 28.

In February, Xinhua reported on a new regulation that said the army should tighten control over receptions, celebrations and overseas trips. Soldiers were also told to recook unfinished rice and turn leftover vegetables into “various pickles and appetizers” to cut down on waste, according to Xinhua.

To contact Bloomberg News staff for this story: Daryl Loo in Beijing at dloo7@bloomberg.net

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