BEIJING -- Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order to promulgate regulations on work related to military theory.

The regulations, which will take effect on March 1, focus on accelerating the modernization of military theory, optimizing the top-level design for innovation in military theory, improving the model for military theory research and other issues.

The regulations also standardize the management system for military theory work; specify the main contents, compilation and release procedures of military theoretical development strategy, development planning and annual plans; and clarify measures and requirements for the registration and sharing, evaluation and recognition, promotion and application, and retrospective assessment of military theoretical achievements.

The regulations comprise seven chapters and 52 articles.