Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the country's armed forces to strengthen training and combat readiness.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks as he inspected the navy of the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army.
Chinese President Xi Jinping takes a group photo with officers and soldiers when inspecting the navy of the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army, April 11, 2023. /CMG
President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of carrying out the military strategies of the new era, training and preparing for war, and accelerating transformation to boost the modernization levels of the armed forces on all fronts.
He also called for resolutely defending China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, as well as striving to maintain stability in its surrounding area, Xi told the PLA officers and soldiers.
Xi also urged to intensify military training under combat conditions and underscored the importance of military research and innovation in developing new methods and means of warfare and promoting the use of new armaments in combat.