The People's Liberation Army Information Support Force is an arm of the People's Liberation Army. This unit provides support for coordinating the construction and application of network information systems.[1][2] It was established on 19 April 2024.
| People's Liberation Army Information Support Force | |
|---|---|
| 中国人民解放军信息支援部队 | |
| Founded | 19 April 2024 |
| Country |  People's Republic of China |
| Allegiance |  Chinese Communist Party |
| Type | Command and control support |
| Role | Military intelligence Network-centric warfare Electronic warfare Information operations |
| Part of |  People's Liberation Army |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Lieutenant General Bi Yi |
| Political Commissar | General Li Wei |
History edit
The Information Support Force was established on 19 April 2024, together with the disestablishment of the Strategic Support Force.[3][4]
Personnel edit
Commander edit
- Bi Yi (April 2024 – present)
Political Commissar edit
- Li Wei (April 2024 – present)
References edit
- ^ "中国军方成立信息支援部队 撤销原有战略支援部队 | 联合早报". Lianhe Zaobao (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "PLA's information support force is brand-new strategic arm: defense spokesperson". Xinhua. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Xi Focus: Xi presents flag to PLA's information support force". Xinhua. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Xi Orders China's Biggest Military Reorganization Since 2015". Bloomberg News. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.