President Xi Jinping launches ‘powerful’ Information Support Force for Chinese military, a new wing to fight cyber wars

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday launched an Information Support Force, a new wing of the People’s Liberation Army, which he said will be a strategic branch, a key pillar and a vital power in modern warfare for the world’s largest military.

Xi, 71, who also heads the Central Military Commission (CMC), the overall high command of the Chinese military, besides heading the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Presidency, said that the establishment of the Information Support Force (ISF) is a major decision made by the CPC and the CMC in light of the overall need of building a strong military.