The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will expand the
number of senior military officers that are audited in a bid to
curb corruption in the armed forces, according to a national PLA
meeting on Monday.
At least 30 percent of all chief officers, both head officers
and commissars above the regiment level, will be subject to regular
financial audits. Corps commanders in field armies will also be
supervised, according to a document from the meeting.
Liao Xilong, head of the General Logistics Department of the
PLA, said military spending on equipment and research should be
transparent.
"Problems in the military should be detected in a timely
fashion", said Liao, adding the army will severely punish those
violating laws and regulations.
Liao also stressed officers at various levels should enhance
their administrative abilities.
In 2006 the PLA audited 1,938 high-ranking officers, sources
said. It did not mention if any violations were discovered.
(Xinhua News Agency January 30, 2007)