Huang Qiang Visits Army Unit in Jilin, Expects Stronger Military

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Huang Qiang, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Jilin Province, paid a visit to an army unit stationed in the region on July 31, marking the 98th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's founding. He extended holiday greetings to the officers and soldiers, praising their bravery and dedication. Huang emphasized the importance of strengthening the military, citing the need for officers and soldiers to study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Strengthening the Military, and to forge strong ideals and convictions. He also encouraged the soldiers to strive for excellence and to become role models who obey the Party's command and demonstrate excellent conduct.

Key Takeaways:

  • Huang Qiang visited an army unit in Jilin Province on July 31, marking the 98th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's founding.
  • The unit has a history dating back to the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army and has participated in numerous battles, achieving remarkable military exploits and brilliant results.
  • Huang Qiang emphasized the importance of strengthening the military, citing the need for officers and soldiers to study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Strengthening the Military.
  • He encouraged the soldiers to strive for excellence, forge strong ideals and convictions, and become role models who obey the Party's command and demonstrate excellent conduct.
  • The Jilin Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government will continue to care for and support the development of the troops stationed in Jilin.
  • The province will implement various policies to support the military and their families, address the concerns of officers and soldiers regarding their "back roads, backyards, and future generations," and help the troops achieve new achievements and further success.

Statistics:

  • 98 years: the number of years since the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
  • 80 years: the number of years since the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
  • 75 years: the number of years since the Chinese People's Volunteers' participation in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea.
  • Over 100 battles: the number of battles in which the unit has participated.
  • First-Class Merit: the honor earned by the 2nd Company of a certain battalion.

Sources:

  • https://www.jl.gov.cn/yaowen/202507/t20250731_3486739.html (Provincial Government of Jilin Province official website)