How does the national defense law define the basic concept of national defense?

The basic concept of China's national defense in the national defense law is the military activities carried out by a country to guard against and resist aggression, stop armed subversion, and defend the country's sovereign unity, territorial integrity and security, as well as military-related political, economic, diplomatic, scientific and technological, educational and other activities. National defense is the security guarantee for the survival and development of the country.

The state strengthens the armed forces and the construction of frontier defense, coastal defense and air defense, develops national defense scientific research and production, popularizes national defense education for the whole people, improves the mobilization system and realizes national defense modernization.

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Article 22 of the National Defense Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the armed forces of People's Republic of China (PRC) are composed of the active forces of the China People's Liberation Army, the reserve forces, the Chinese People's Armed Police Force and the militia.

The active forces of the China People's Liberation Army are the standing army of the country, mainly responsible for defensive operations, and can help maintain social order in accordance with the law when necessary; The reserve forces usually carry out training in accordance with regulations, and can help maintain social order according to law when necessary. In wartime, it was transferred to active service according to the mobilization order issued by the state.

Under the leadership and command of the State Council and the Central Military Commission, the Chinese People's Armed Police Force undertakes the security tasks entrusted by the state and maintains social order.

China Government Network-People's Republic of China (PRC) National Defense Law