In this June 1, 2020 file photo, soldiers of the "Hard-boned Sixth Company" of the 74th Army Group of the People's Liberation Army take part in a battle drill in a coastal area of Guangdong province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BEIJING - The Central Military Commission, with the approval of its chairman Xi Jinping, has issued guidelines on promoting ideological and political education within the Chinese military.

The guidelines focus on strengthening the Communist Party of China's ideological and political leadership over the People's Liberation Army (PLA), and specify the direction, fundamental tasks, methods and other key elements in constructing the system of military ideological and political education in the new era.

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The guidelines underscore the building of the PLA into a world-class military that follows the Party's command, is capable of winning battles and exhibits excellent conduct.