Top military body aims to root out ill discipline

The Central Military Commission, China's top military decision-making body, recently issued several regulations aimed at vigorously promoting fine traditions, "thoroughly eliminating pernicious influences, and reshaping the image and authority of political officers", according to a report by the Chinese military's flagship newspaper on Monday.

In Chinese political narratives, the phrase "eliminating pernicious influences" typically refers to addressing and removing the negative impact of officials or officers found to be violating laws or disciplines.

These regulations focus on restoring and promoting the glorious traditions and excellent conduct of the Communist Party of China and the military, specifying the "iron rules "for political officers, particularly political leaders, to take the lead in strictly eliminating harmful practices and reshaping their image and authority, the report of the People's Liberation Army Daily said.