The Christian Science Monitor:

I have two questions. The first question is about China's deployment of a multiple-warhead intercontinental ballistic missile, as it has concerned the international community. So what is behind the Chinese military's decision to make the deployment? Second, some high-ranking Chinese military officers have been arrested for corruption in recent months, so what impact will corruption has on the combat capabilities of China's armed forces?

Yang Yujun:

The first question is related to the specific deployment of the Chinese army. What I can tell you is that the specific deployment of the Chinese army is out of the needs of the current situation and tasks. I need to reiterate that China has always pursued a national defense policy which is defensive in nature and adheres to the military strategy of active defense, and this stance has never changed. As to the second question, it is mainly about the situation of anti-corruption in the Chinese army. We have expressed our principle and position on fighting corruption for a number of times. I can reiterate that we have always carried out strict management of the army in accordance with the law and pushed forward anti-corruption work in the light of the CPC Central Committee's unified plan. In recent years, the Chinese army has investigated some major and serious cases, introduced a series of relevant laws and regulations, and established and improved the mechanism on the coordination and collaboration among supervisory teams, , disciplinary inspection commissions, auditing organs and judiciary bodies, in order to build a system in which officials dare not, cannot and do not want to be corrupt. We will continue to ensure that power is exercised within the cage of regulations, so that we can provide strong support for building powerful armed forces.

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