Chinese President Xi Jinping Tuesday urged boosting integrated military and civilian development amid efforts to build a strong military. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a ceremony to celebrate the 90th founding anniversary of the People's Liberation Army on Aug.
China will never compromise on its sovereignty, security or development interests, President Xi Jinping said Tuesday at an Army Day celebration. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at the ceremony to mark the 90th founding anniversary of the People's Liberation Army, which falls on Aug.
A grand gathering in celebration of the 90th birthday of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is being held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. [Photo: Xinhua] Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) must be bold in reform and adept in innovation while staying away from rigidity and stagnation at any time and under any circumstances.
CGTN photo President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is moving rapidly toward "strong" informationized armed forces. Xi said the PLA has transformed from a "millet plus rifles" single-service force to one that has fully-fledged services and has basically completed mechanization.
