Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission
The Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission is the chief political organ under the Central Military Commission. It was created in January 2016 following the 2015 People's Republic of China military reform. Its predecessor was the People's Liberation Army General Political Department.
The Department leads all political activities in the People's Liberation Army. Its current director is Admiral Miao Hua; its deputy directors are Hou Hehua and Yu Guang.
The Political Work Department's Liaison Department controls a united front organization called the China Association for International Friendly Contact that is active in overseas intelligence gathering and influence operations.
