Constitution

Constitution of the People's Republic of China

(Adopted on December 4, 1982)

Chapter III The Structure of the State

Section 4 The Central Military Commission

Article 93 The Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China directs the armed forces of the country.

The Central Military Commission is composed of the following:

the Chairman;

the Vice-Chairmen; and

the members.

The Chairman assumes overall responsibility for the work of the Central Military Commission.

The term of office of the Central Military Commission is the same as that of the National People's Congress.

Article 94 The Chairman of the Central Military Commission is responsible to the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee.