The official PLA Daily on August 6, 2015, disclosed that “To ensure absolute loyalty and reliability” the General Political Department of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the Ministry of Public Security have expanded background checks for civilian personnel working for the military. Those convicted of criminal offences or who have been subject to administrative detention are ineligible to serve. Also disqualified are those with close contact to overseas organizations, or persons with "complicated" political backgrounds. It reiterated that “Civilians must be firm in faith and follow the lead of the Communist Party of China at all times, in all circumstances.”