Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Northern Theater Command on Friday, ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival. The Spring Festival, marking the Chinese Lunar New Year, falls on January 29 this year.
During his visit, President Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), extended festive greetings to service personnel of the PLA, the People's Armed Police Force, civilian personnel in the military, and members of the militia and reserve forces, on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the CMC.
In the morning, President Xi met with officers and soldiers of the Northern Theater Command. He then connected via video link with representatives from troops across the military. The officers and soldiers briefed him on their combat readiness duties and mission execution statuses. President Xi acknowledged their efforts and praised their dedication.
President Xi emphasized the importance of bolstering combat readiness duties to effectively respond to any emergencies. He urged the troops to safeguard national security and maintain social stability during the holiday season.
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President Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to all servicemen
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