CHINA-PLA: 11 CHINESE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING MINISTRY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ISSUE REGULATIONS AUTHORISING MONTHLY PENSIONS TO RETIRED SOLDIERS
Xinhua (January 4) reported that 11 departments including the Ministry of Veterans Affairs had jointly issued
the "Measures for Retired Soldiers' Monthly Retirement Payments and Resettlement Measures" which will
be effective from January 4. The orders were approved on December 24, 2021. It marks the official
establishment and operation of a new system for the placement of retired soldiers, and is a monthly payment
of pensions. It is intended to "help enhance the sense of respect for the military's career, improve the stability
of military service, will help encourage and guide retired soldiers to integrate into social employment and
entrepreneurship, and contribute wisdom and strength to social and economic development".
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