国务院新闻办公室2009年1月20日发表了《2008年中国的国防》白皮书,白皮书向国际社会、友好国家介绍了我国国防和军队建设的情况,增加了透明度和相互间的互信:对敌对势力表明了中国人民解放军捍卫国家的主权统一和领土完整的决心、能力和信心。对国人而言,我们通过国防白皮书了解安全形势、国防政策及发展成就,增强国防意识与责任感。 On January 20, 2009, the State Council Information Office published the White Paper on “National Defense in 2008 in China”. The white paper introduced the development of our national defense and army to the international community and friendly countries and increased transparency and mutual trust: The PLA has the determination, ability and confidence to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. For our countrymen, we understand the security situation, national defense policies and achievements through national defense white papers and enhance our national defense awareness and responsibility.