2. Th€ chinese covernnent has consistently opposed the arns race and advocateddisarrnaTrent. It is our hope to develop our econolry and build our nation in alasting internationa! envi rorunent of peace. since the country uas f,oundeal, theChinese Arny has, in addit.ion to fulfilling it6 sacred duty to safeguard Checount.ry's independence and sovereignEy, actively participated in the builaling ofthe national econony, naking an imnense contribucion. rn order Eo accelerace thebuilding of Ehe econony and increase the peoplers standard of living, China hasadopted in recent years, a series of neaaures to reduce [ilitary expenditures and arms 3 (a) Since 1979. China has reduced roilitary expendiEures so that Chey account.for a srnaller proportion of govern[Ent expenditures each yeari (b) tleavy cutbacks in Arny units and personner have arrowed a qreater nur0berof peopte to move inlo various posts related to econornic constructioni (c) A nurober of nilitary insta]lat.ions, including airfielals, docks, barracksand sites, have been turned over for local use or are being shared by nilitary andcivilian users in order to accelerate the expansion of econonic constructtoni (d) Several nilitary industriaL eneerprises are being sl'iCched over !o thenass production of, consumer goodst capabilities are being developed within the Arnythat have applications both in the Arny and ]ocally so that soldiers canparticipate nbre effectively in the building of the national econony after Lheirdenobilization.
**Analysis**
The text discusses China's efforts to reduce military expenditures and arms race, and instead focus on building its economy and national development. The measures mentioned include reducing military expenditures, cutting back on military units and personnel, and reusing military facilities for civilian purposes. The text also highlights the Chinese Army's role in participating in economic construction and developing capabilities that can be applied in both military and civilian contexts. This suggests that the primary focus of the text is on China's economic development and its efforts to transition from a military-focused to a more economically-driven society.

**Category**
Economic development, Industry