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China Military Research and Development and the National Defense Science, Technology, and Industry Commission
The NDSTIC was the coordinating body for military research and
development and industrial production. The NDSTIC reported to the
party Central Military Commission's National Defense Industries
Committee and the State Council's Leading Group for Science and
Technology. The NDSTIC supervised weapons research and development,
coordinated military production of defense industries, and
controlled funding for weapons procurement. The establishment of
the NDSTIC was a reform measure designed to break down the barriers
between civilian and military research and development and
industry. Military science and industry previously had been
secretive, segregated, and privileged sectors, having material,
financial, and personnel resources superior to those available to
the civilian sector. The creation of the NDSTIC was one measure by
which Chinese leaders hoped to facilitate the transfer of
technology between the military and civilian sectors. The NDSTIC,
in particular through its trading arm, China Xinshidai Corporation,
coordinated procurement of foreign technology for military
purposes.
Data as of July 1987
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