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of the Orient’, due to its rich cultural heritage,
stunning natural beauty and unique geographical
location. This nickname dates back to the mid-
19th century when the country was under
Spanish colonial rule. It was first used by the
Spanish poet José Rizal in his poem “Mi Ultimo
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unity,freedom, people's democracy,and
sovereignty; white triangle stands for equality;
the blue stripe stands for peace, truth, and
justice; and the red stripe represents patriotism
and valor. The eight sun rays symbolize the first
eight provinces in the Philippines that revolted
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Central Military Commission (CMC) is the highest national
defense organization in the People's Republic of China, which heads
the People's Liberation Army (PLA), the People's Armed
Police (PAP),and the Militia of China.
Form of Government
China's government is regarded as aone-party communist dictatorship, in
which the Communist Party of China has a monopoly on power.
The Communist Party of China has approximately 90 million members.
China does not have other, smaller political parties, but they are all
affiliated with the Communist Party.
China is divided into 22 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, and 4
municipalities under the direct control of the central governmen t.
Type of Law Enforcement
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China's Ministry of Public Security is in charge of public security for the entire
country and is responsible for the education and training of public security
personnel and police officers.
Age Requirement
The age requirement to enter the police force in China generally ranges between
18-28 years old for most positions. However, there might be slight variations
depending on the specific department, region, or the type of role within the police
force.
Age Retirement
The current mandatory retirement age for police is 55. But this could be
extended to 60 if an annual test was passed.
References:
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-type-of-government-
does-china-have.html
https://dailychinalife.com/travel/emergency-helpline-contact-
numbers-in-china/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10432220/
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1566099/police-
unions-say-plan-raising-retirement-age-discriminates-against