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China Orders Military Supply Chain Checks in Self-Reliance Push

China's military is preparing for war, and citizens and tech companies are being called to support the effort.

By · Published September 2, 2026 at 00:42 UTC · Updated September 2, 2026 at 00:42 UTC

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China is preparing its citizens and tech sector for war. The country has updated its National Defence Mobilization Law, which puts citizens and the tech sector at the disposal of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The law is part of a broader push for self-reliance in the military supply chain. The timing of this push is unclear.

The law has been updated to support “national unification” and to ready society for war. The law also seeks to harness advanced technologies such as AI and drones for military use. The law has been updated to support “national unification” and to ready society for war. The law also seeks to harness advanced technologies such as AI and drones for military use.

The Rocket Force is seeking public tips on procurement violations, indicating a focus on ensuring the integrity of the military supply chain. The South China Morning Post notes that the law could harness AI and drones for war. Bloomberg.com notes that the law is part of a broader push for self-reliance in the military supply chain.

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What is the National Defence Mobilization Law?

The National Defence Mobilization Law is a Chinese law that outlines the mobilization of citizens and resources for national defense purposes. The law has recently been updated to put citizens and the tech sector at the disposal of the PLA.

What is the Rocket Force?

The Rocket Force is an elite branch of the Chinese military responsible for the country's strategic missile forces.

What does the law mean for the tech sector?

The law means that the tech sector will be called upon to support the military, potentially through the development and deployment of advanced technologies such as AI and drones.

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China National Defence Mobilization Law PLA Military Supply Chain AI Drones

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