The Chinese military issued a series of written instructions on Monday calling for increased efficiency in its operations and vowing to give priority to domestic brands when purchasing military and official vehicles.

The move follows a central government regulation on Nov 25 standardizing the management of government funds and banning extravagance on the part of Party and government bodies.

The new military measures were published by the Headquarters of the General Staff, the General Political Department, the General Logistics Department and the General Armament Department, after approval by President Xi Jinping and the Central Military Commission.