China addresses life of disabled ex-servicemen

The Chinese armed force and government pledged to well arrange the life of disabled retired soldiers at a meeting held in Beijing on Thursday.

Chinese President Hu Jintao said in an instruction to the meeting that the armed force and government must work together to provide good retirement service for the soldiers who were injured and disabled during their service.

These soldiers made special contributions to the country and deserved good life after retirement, said Vice Premier Hui Liangyu at the meeting.

He promised the government departments will put this issue on top of their agenda and provide financial and policy supports.

Xu Caihou, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, said at the same meeting that the armed force will improve cooperation and communication with the government to smooth the procedure.

He also said efforts will be made to reduce the number of soldiers disabled or injured in their service, such as improving training methods and improving medical service.

Source: Xinhua

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