Vice President Xi Jinping Tuesday pushed for a system to find jobs for discharged military officers at meeting attended jointly by the military and civil affairs department for the purpose of addressing the post-military lives of soldiers.

In China, discharged officers can find jobs themselves or the government will find jobs for them.

In the past six decades, more than 4 million discharged military officers found civilian jobs and contributed to the country's development, Xi said.

The country will help discharged officers find jobs through both government allocation and the employment market, he said.

It will also learn from other country's experience, Xi added.

He hoped discharged officers would carry on good traditions in the army, maintain loyalty to the Party and continue working for the country's development and stability.

Yin Weimin, head of the State Council's working team in charge of military officer's transfer to civilian jobs, delivered a report at the meeting.

At the meeting, 158 discharged officers were awarded for making outstanding contribution at civilian posts. And 150 organizations and 155 individuals were also awarded for good performance in employing retired officers.

In addition to Xi, senior state leaders Hu Jintao, Wen Jiabao, Li Changchun and Li Keqiang met with participants of the meeting.

(Xinhua News Agency June 3, 2009)