15-Mar-18, Asia Times
The Chinese military has embarked on an aggressive drive to overhaul a raft of medical institutes nationwide to rein in profit-generating businesses. Researchers and doctors have been told to use their expertise to make soldiers fitter and stronger.
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The force’s three branches will have their own dedicated medical universities and academies after sweeping mergers and consolidation.
"After this, respective universities and institutes serving the ground force, navy and air force will be the core of the PLA's education and medical research system," said Wu Qian, a spokesperson for China's defense ministry.