China’s Ministry of Defense plans to lower medical requirements for hiring specialists in “urgently needed” high-tech specialties. At the same time, China Central Television (CCTV) reported that all candidates applying for combat and non-combat positions are encouraged not to fear the sight of blood.
It was noted that the requirements for visual acuity, height, weight and other medical indicators will be simplified for specialists “urgently needed to prepare for combat”, as well as for non-combat personnel with “high-level” or “special professional skills”. . The Ministry of Defense of the PRC emphasized that the indicators listed during the development of military technology and medicine no longer “do not affect military operations.”
Documentation revisions were made as part of the modernization of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, has ordered the modernization to be completed by 2027. He pointed out that China’s armed forces should evolve into a “world class” army this year.
Earlier, Foreign Affairs magazine reported that Xi Jinping’s Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) as well as the people of the country must be ready to a possible large-scale war.