Beijing, China, 08 Nov. 2022 (Xinhua)

Chinese President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), and Commander-in-Chief of the CMC joint operations command center, inspects the CMC joint operations command center, demonstrating the stance of the new CMC on implementing the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and enhancing troop training and combat preparedness.

Xi instructed the armed forces to thoroughly study, publicize and implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and take concrete actions to further modernize national defense and the military.

Noting that the world is undergoing more profound changes unseen in a century, Xi stressed that China’s national security is facing increased instability and uncertainty, and its military tasks remain arduous.

He demanded that the entire armed forces implement the Party’s thinking on strengthening the military for the new era, follow the military strategy for the new era and adhere to combat effectiveness as the sole criterion.

Xi also instructed them to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and successfully complete various tasks entrusted by the Party and the people.