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April 9, 2012

The Chinese Army's 'Ideological Struggle'

Jason Miks, View from America

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In a growing sign of how twitchy the Chinese government is as the Communist Party prepares for its leadership transition this year, the country’s military has been warned to prepare for an “ideological struggle.”

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TAGGED: China, People's Liberation Army, Bo Xilai

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