[Fury]

It's my understanding and correct me if this is otherwise, but that there is quite a degree of animosity and distrust concerning military units between the given regions of China, which has in the past adversely affected the capabilities of the PLA, and that this "regional" military adversity is a concern to the leadership of the party.

[Poohbah]

It's my understanding and correct me if this is otherwise, but that there is quite a degree of animosity and distrust concerning military units between the given regions of China, which has in the past adversely affected the capabilities of the PLA, and that this "regional" military adversity is a concern to the leadership of the party.

You're correct--additionally, there are signs that the further one gets from Beijing, Party control of the military becomes more theoretical than real.