Chinese military leaders urge war readiness in message to troops ahead of Lunar New Year
Top Chinese military officials have committed to combating corruption and enhancing military readiness as part of a pre-Lunar New Year tradition of visiting troops. General Zhang Youxia, the first-ranked vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), inspected a unit in Shenyang, emphasizing the importance of political rectification within the military. Simultaneously, General He Weidong, the second-ranked vice-chairman, visited troops in Beijing. These visits underscore the military's focus on maintaining discipline and loyalty to the Communist Party amid holiday celebrations.
These inspections are part of a longstanding tradition where leaders extend greetings to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) before the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. During his visit to the Northern Theatre Command, President Xi Jinping, who chairs the CMC, highlighted the necessity of ensuring national security and social stability. The emphasis on political rectification and loyalty reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen the military's alignment with the party's objectives, which is crucial for China's strategic and domestic priorities.
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Top Chinese military officials have committed to combating corruption and enhancing military readiness as part of a pre-Lunar New Year tradition of visiting troops. General Zhang Youxia, the first-ranked vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), inspected a unit in Shenyang, emphasizing the importance of political rectification within the military. Simultaneously, General He Weidong, the second-ranked vice-chairman, visited troops in Beijing. These visits underscore the military's focus on maintaining discipline and loyalty to the Communist Party amid holiday celebrations.
These inspections are part of a longstanding tradition where leaders extend greetings to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) before the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. During his visit to the Northern Theatre Command, President Xi Jinping, who chairs the CMC, highlighted the necessity of ensuring national security and social stability. The emphasis on political rectification and loyalty reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen the military's alignment with the party's objectives, which is crucial for China's strategic and domestic priorities.
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