China Media Group (CMG) has announced the top 10 military news stories from China and around the world for 2024, highlighting significant strides in national defense and military reforms. The announcement was made on Saturday, underscoring China’s commitment to modernizing its armed forces and enhancing its defense capabilities.
At the forefront of these stories is the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), held from July 15 to 18. During this pivotal meeting, a communique was issued emphasizing the deepening of national defense and military reforms.
The communique called for maintaining the Party’s absolute leadership over the people’s armed forces and fully implementing the strategy of strengthening the military through reform. This initiative aims to provide a strong guarantee for realizing the goals set for the centenary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in 2027 and achieving basic modernization of national defense and the armed forces.
By focusing on reform and innovation, China seeks to enhance its military’s operational capabilities, ensuring readiness to address emerging security challenges. The communique’s directives reflect a strategic approach to building a modern military force that aligns with China’s broader national development objectives.
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CMG: Top 10 military news stories from China and the world in 2024
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