The Diversified Employment of China 2013 Chinese Defense White Paper in EnglishThe Diversified Employment of Chinas Armed Forces Information Office of the State CouncilThe Peoples Republic of ChinaApr

l standing, development needs and national security requirements. The diversified employment of China's armed forces is a necessary requirement for safeguarding national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, supporting national economic and social development, and safeguarding world peace and regional stability.

The 2013 Chinese Defense White Paper comprehensively elaborates on China's national defense policy, the building and development of China's armed forces, and the diversified employment of China's armed forces. It also introduces China's participation in international disaster relief and rescue, joint exercise and training with foreign armed forces, and China's participation in UN peacekeeping operations.

China is committed to peaceful development and will unswervingly pursue an independent foreign policy of peace and a national defense policy that is defensive in nature. China will continue to work with all countries to create a peaceful and stable international and regional environment