Fan Changlong Demands China's Army to Support Xi Jinping to Prevent Mutiny

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Follow us on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/cnforbiddennews Like us on FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/chinaforbiddennews August 1 was the anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army. The Communist Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Fan Changlong published an article. The article appeared in the Qiushi Journal, an organ of the Communist Party. In it, Fan stressed that the army must obey the leadership of the party, and resist "nationalization of the army." His article is thought to be an attempt to secure Xi Jinping's role as the Central Military Commission Chairman. It is also to warn those who demanded nationalization of the army, and to prevent mutiny in the military. Fan Changlong emphasized in his August 1 article to forever adhere to the command of the party. Fan said that the military authority stays with those who are loyal to the party. He also claimed to resolutely resist erroneous political opinions such as a "non-political army" or of the "nationalization of the military." Chris Wu, Editor in China of China Affairs points out that the debate of "nationalization of the military" has been going on in the Communist regime for nearly 20 years. Chris Wu: "It has been debated since Jiang Zemin's era. Through three generations of leadership, the debate has never stopped in the army. There is a more highly educated, younger generation in the army nowadays." Chris Wu indicated that these younger generations are not happy with the party military status, compared to other militaries in the world. Many veterans have also experienced oppression by the communist regime. Veterans lack security in China. There have been collective protests from veterans all over China in recent years. Chris Wu: "Chinese soldiers don't belong to the country. Being the watchdog of the Communist party, they lack security, and can be discarded by the party at any time. Therefore, soldiers want the nationalization of the army for constitutional and legal protection. This is especially for when they are in retirement." Chris Wu does not believe Fan Changlong's article would mean anything to these Chinese soldiers. He suspects that the Communist party will either collapse by itself, or dissolve under military mutiny. On July 29, mainland media reported that Xi Jinping demanded the army to be absolutely loyal and reliable. This was during his visit to the Beijing Military Region. Xi stressed that the army maintains a high consistency with the regime. It must resolutely obey the command of the Central regime at any time, and under any circumstances. Senior legal expert Zhao Yuanming believes Xi Jinping's public demand suggests there are voices of disobedience within the army. Xi Jinping is worried about a military coup. Fan Changlong's article is mainly to secure Xi Jinping's leadership. Zhao Yuanming: "The various factions within the party, and serious corruption, are affecting both the military and the leadership of Xi Jinping in the military. Take Bo Xilai as an example, his trial is going on right now. He also has many accomplices in the military who were involved in his coup plan." Last year, overseas media reported on the military coup plotted by Bo Xilai and Zhou Yongkang, Secretary of the Central Political and Law Commission. It also involved their private army in Chongqing, using firearms, and ammunition. On July 25, Jinan Intermediate People's Court issued the charges against Bo Xilai. These were taking bribes, embezzlement and abuse of power. The trial is anticipated to take place soon. Zhao Yuanming analyzes that Fan Changlong's article is a warning. It is for both Bo Xilai's accomplices in the army, and for those who demanded "nationalization of the military." He asked for the army's obedience to the Central leadership. 《神韵》2013世界巡演新亮点 http://www.ShenYunPerformingArts.org/