Number: 98-197
Title: CHINA'S MILITARY-OWNED BUSINESSES
Authors: Shirley A. Kan, Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division 
Abstract: Chinese defense-related companies fall under two hierarchies: those meant to provide additional financial support to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and those in the six defense industries under the State Council. This report focuses on the PLA's businesses. Some in Congress and others advocate a policy to limit trade with PLA-owned companies. Others say targeting the PLA would hurt strategic goals with China and would be formidable to enforce. Commercialization has also hurt the PLA.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated January 17, 2001