President of China Xi Jin Ping, who is also the head of the Central Military Commission, called for strengthening the military in anticipation of war with the United States (US). Xi made this statement in response to a complex and difficult situation.
This was conveyed in a statement at a panel discussion attended by representatives of the armed forces during the annual legislative session in Beijing.
“The current security situation of our country is largely unstable and uncertain,” Xi said.
“The entire military must coordinate the relationship between capacity building and combat readiness, prepared to respond to complex and difficult situations at any time. Firmly safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests, and providing strong support for the comprehensive development of a modern socialist state, “he continued, as quoted by SCMP.
Xi Calls for Much Technological Innovation in Military
Xi also stressed the need for high-level strategic deterrence and a joint combat system. , and more technological innovations in the military.
The president’s remarks came after Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe on Saturday called on the military to increase combat readiness, saying China’s national security had entered a high-risk phase.
“We face increasing tasks in national defense. … And we must comprehensively enhance military training and readiness for war so as to enhance our strategic capabilities to defeat our strong enemy, “Wei told the military delegation at the same event.
” The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is at a critical stage. “Where we face unprecedented opportunities as well as unprecedented challenges,” he said. Wei also warned that efforts to contain the US would take place during China’s national rejuvenation process.
Deputy Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) Xu Qiliang said the country needed to preparing for the inevitable conflict. Between the power of emerging and established.
“Facing traps and distractions border, the military must improve its ability,” Xu said as reported by Bloomberg on Monday (03/09/2021).
He went on, the most important is internal cohesion and unity and overall capability enhancement. ”
Xu pointed to border disturbances which may refer to China’s deadly clashes with India last year, as well as territorial disputes in the South and East China Seas.
