2017/01/10
MND’s press release to address that active generals will never individually express comment and any report without clear byline or quotation is only rumor and to appeal to news media to be r
MND said (10th) that currently some news media has quoted “Military General” or “Military high-end” in reports or comments on Chinese military activities, causing rumors and false information that trigger unnecessary national anxiety.
MND emphasizes no active general will individually express comment without approval. Any report with no clear byline or quotation will be treated as rumor and it is media’s responsibility to maintain the moral of precise report.
MND is now under Director Feng’s command and firmly shoulders the duty of protection and safety of this country.