Key facts
- China has introduced new regulations prohibiting the sale of decommissioned military equipment.
- The regulations are intended to protect the image of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
- The unauthorized trade of retired military hardware is now banned.
China has implemented new regulations that prohibit the sale of decommissioned military equipment. The move is aimed at protecting the image of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and curbing the unauthorized trade of retired military hardware.