Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Military Service Law.
Article 2 People's Republic of China (PRC) implements a military service system that combines conscripts with volunteers and militia with reserve.
Article 3 People's Republic of China (PRC) citizens, regardless of nationality, race, occupation, family background, religious belief and education level, have the obligation to perform military service in accordance with the provisions of this Law. People who are unfit for military service with serious physical defects or serious disabilities are exempted from military service. People deprived of political rights according to law may not perform military service.
Article 4 The armed forces of People's Republic of China (PRC) are composed of the China People's Liberation Army, the Chinese People's Armed Police Force and the militia.
Article 5 Military service is divided into active service and reserve service. Active servicemen of China People's Liberation Army; After registration, those who are pre-determined to serve in active service, join the reserve forces, join the militia for reserve service or serve in other forms are called reservists.
Article 6 Servicemen and reservists must abide by the Constitution and laws, fulfill their obligations as citizens and enjoy their rights. The rights and obligations of military service are stipulated by this law and other relevant laws.