President Xi Jinping's key quotes on building a strong military

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August 1, 2026 marks the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has emphasized strengthening the country's military on many occasions, urging efforts to advance the high-quality modernization of national defense and the armed forces.

Here are some of his key quotes in this regard.

President Xi Jinping's key quotes on building a strong military

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