Who's on top? China's military faces a leadership vacuum

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China's 88-year-old leader, Deng Xiaoping, rearranged the command structure of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in the fall of 1992, a decision that may produce a struggle for control after Deng's death. Deng refused to part with any aspect of his power over the PLA except to devolve administrative duties to trusted subordinates such as Lieutenant General Wang Ruilin. Since the PLA's leadership strongly influences the selection of China's civilian rulers, uncertainty over who will command the PLA after Deng may destabilize the whole country.

China, Political aspects, Military policy, Deng Xiaoping, China. People's Liberation Army

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Instant navy

Article Abstract:

Indonesia has signed an agreement with Germany in Dec 1992 to purchase 39 naval vessels for $120 million. Furthermore, Indonesia also ordered three new German submarines and is developing military bases in Western Sumatra and in the Aru Islands. TheIndonesian navy is reputed to be the largest in Southeast Asia at present. However, officials claim that the armament will be used primarily for defence of the country's territorial waters.

Management, Germany, International trade, Indonesia, Military aspects, Navies

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