China says it has begun revising its National Defense Education Law, a move analysts say aims to expand military training at universities, high schools and even middle schools.
The proposed changes also seek to improve defense education starting with students as young as primary school.
According to state media reports, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress – the country’s legislature – began its first reading of the revisions last week.
The changes are also open for public comment until late May, though it is unlikely that a broader debate will be allowed.
