Xi's views on the armed forces (9)

President Xi Jinping watches training for a unit of the National Flag Guard in Beijing on Feb 2, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]

9. Trustworthiness

President Xi stressed construction and command of the army in terms of thinking and political orientation, noting the army should firmly uphold the authority of the CPC Central Committee and its centralized, unified leadership, and resolutely follow the command of the CPC Central Committee and CMC.

---- Visiting the PLA Beijing Garrison Command, Feb 2, 2019