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Xi Jinping Inspects Air Force of Western Theater Command on Army Day

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On the occasion of the August 1st Army Day, Chinese President Xi Jinping inspected the Air Force of the Western Theater Command on July 26, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the military in the new era and accelerating modernization. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, visited the Air Force Office of the Western Theater Command to learn about the situation of army building and preparations for war. The visit highlighted the country's military modernization efforts and commitment to strengthening the party's leadership over the military.

Key Takeaways:

  • Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of thoroughly implementing the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and strengthening the military in the new era.
  • He stressed the need to accelerate the improvement of the modernization level of the army and resolutely complete various tasks entrusted by the party and the people.
  • Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of closely following the needs of the task, adapting to the special environment, and further advancing the preparation for military struggle.
  • He highlighted the need to carefully organize daily air defense, promote new equipment and new forces, and coordinate the development of aviation units and ground guidance, radar, electronic countermeasures and other units.
  • Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of conscientiously implementing the spirit of the party building conference of the whole army and improving the party's leadership over the military.
  • He pointed out the need to strengthen the construction of grassroots party organizations, tighten and consolidate the political responsibilities of governing the party, and continue to advance the rectification of discipline and anti-corruption in depth.

Statistics:

  • Xi Jinping inspected the Air Force of the Western Theater Command on July 26, the day before the August 1st Army Day.
  • The Western Theater Air Force has been fully affirm ed by Xi Jinping for its work and task completion since its establishment.
  • Xi Jinping emphasized the need to accelerate the formation of combat effectiveness and organically integrate new equipment and new forces into the combat system.
  • He stressed the importance of improving the quality and level of military training and promoting the overall improvement of combat capabilities.

Sources:

  • "Hohhot: Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China" (no date provided)
  • "On the occasion of the August 1st Army Day" (no date provided)
  • He Weidong and others (no date or source provided)

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