With five years of efforts, the Chinese military has taken solid steps forward in building a strong army with Chinese characteristics, according to President Xi Jinping on Tuesday.
China will never compromise on its sovereignty, security or development interests, President Xi Jinping said Tuesday at an Army Day celebration.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the country's armed forces to contribute to fostering a community of shared future for mankind.
hinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reaffirmed the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s absolute leadership over the People's Liberation Army (PLA). "To build a strong military, [we] must unswervingly adhere to the Party's absolute leadership over the armed forces, and make sure that the people's army always follows the Party," Xi told a grand gathering in Beijing to mark the 90th founding anniversary of the PLA.
