President Xi Orders Chinese Military to Prepare for War
Chinese President Xi Jinping called this week for troops to strengthen their preparedness for war, state media reported on Saturday (Oct. 19), just days after Beijing staged large-scale military drills around Taiwan.
Xi made his comments while visiting a brigade of the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force on Thursday (Oct. 17), according to state-run broadcaster CCTV.
Xi said the military should "comprehensively strengthen training and preparation for war, (and) ensure troops have solid combat capabilities," CCTV reported.
Soldiers must "enhance their strategic deterrent and combat capability," Xi said.
Source: https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-orders-chinese-troops-to-boost-war-preparedness-768957
Chinese President Xi Jinping called this week for troops to strengthen their preparedness for war, state media reported on Saturday (Oct. 19), just days after Beijing staged large-scale military drills around Taiwan.
Xi made his comments while visiting a brigade of the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force on Thursday (Oct. 17), according to state-run broadcaster CCTV.
Xi said the military should "comprehensively strengthen training and preparation for war, (and) ensure troops have solid combat capabilities," CCTV reported.
Soldiers must "enhance their strategic deterrent and combat capability," Xi said.
Source: https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-orders-chinese-troops-to-boost-war-preparedness-768957