Print articleJul 3, 2020 – 3.42pmLog in or  to save articleOn the day Scott Morrison outlined plans to build up , Chinese President Xi Jinping further cemented his grip on China's military apparatus, bringing the reserve forces directly under the control of the Communist Party's all-powerful Central Committee and Central Military Commission.Previously, command of the reservists was shared with local party committees. Now they are under the "absolute leadership" of the ruling party.Publicly, Defence Minister Linda Reynolds maintains Defence's strategic update and force...…Print articleJul 3, 2020 – 3.42pmLog in or  to save articleOn the day Scott Morrison outlined plans to build up , Chinese President Xi Jinping further cemented his grip on China's military apparatus, bringing the reserve forces directly under the control of the Communist Party's all-powerful Central Committee and Central Military Commission.Previously, command of the reservists was shared with local party committees. Now they are under the "absolute leadership" of the ruling party.Publicly, Defence Minister Linda Reynolds maintains Defence's strategic update and force...WW…