China’s military tightens fuel supply rules as US investigates cause of twin air crashes

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Zhao ZiwenJanuary 31, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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China's military recently tightened fuel supply regulations to standardize management across procurement, transport, storage, and disposal. The new rules aim to prevent misuse, ensure operational readiness, and introduce joint military-civilian oversight. This move reflects the PLA's broader efforts to improve its fuel supply chain through automation, data-driven management, and regular training exercises. The focus on fuel supply integration with operational plans is driven by observations from recent global conflicts. Simultaneously, the United States military is also working to enhance its fuel supply chain by prioritizing mobile logistics and automation.

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United States military 60% PLA Daily ×270% United States 70% China 80% People's Liberation Army (PLA) ×390%

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military fuel management 90% fuel supply chain 80% operational readiness 70% pla 70% logistics support 60% automated technology 50% military-civilian oversight 50% data-driven management 40% procurement 40%