BEIJING -- The transfer of command over China's armed police, from the State Council to the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Central Military Commission (CMC), is consistent with the constitution, the People's Daily wrote in a commentary Thursday."The constitution stipulates that the CMC commands armed forces in the country," wrote the article on the party's flagship newspaper, adding that the armed police has always been part of the country's armed forces."The move will enhance the Party's absolute command of the armed forces and is key to effectively solving the systematic barriers and major problems faced by the armed police," the commentary wrote.The transfer will not change the fundamental functions of the armed police, which is mainly responsible for performing guard duty, handling emergencies, fighting terrorism, as well as disaster relief and defense, the article wrote."The armed police will not be listed into the People's Liberation Army," wrote the article.According to the document issued by the CPC Central Committee on Wednesday, the armed police will no longer be listed under the State Council after the transfer from Jan 1, 2018.The document said that coordination mechanisms will be established among the central and local authorities and the armed police."This will help the armed police better carry out its missions in the new era and achieve efficient command," wrote the commentary. silicon or siliconecustom silicone bandsglow in the dark wristbands ukparty wristbandscustom sweatbands no minimumprinted wristbands
ZHUHAI -- The AG600, a large amphibious aircraft developed by China, has passed the official technical quality assessment for its maiden flight, according to the developer. Designed to be the world's largest amphibious aircraft, the 37-meter-long AG600 has a wingspan of 38.8 meters and a maximum take-off weight of 53.5 tonnes. The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) said the technical evaluation was held in Zhuhai city in South China's Guangdong province. The amphibious aircraft can be used for maritime rescue, fighting forest fires, marine environment monitoring and protection. It can collect 12 tonnes of water in 20 seconds and transport up to 370 tonnes of water on a single tank of fuel. Experts agreed that the plane is ready for flight. The aircraft developer said earlier this year that it has received orders for 17 AG600s.
