China to strengthen military education at universities

Move part of Xi's drive to put greater emphasis on national security

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Students at some Chinese universities are already undergoing basic military training. © AP

YUKIO TAJIMA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- China is moving forward with legislation to strengthen military education for high school and university students, part of a push under Chinese President Xi Jinping to place a greater emphasis on national security in education.

Lawmakers will review a draft amendment to the National Defense Education Law at a meeting of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, China's top legislature, through Friday. The bill underwent a first reading in April, and could be passed by the end of the year.

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