On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Northern Theater Command ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival, extending festive greetings to all servicemen and women.
As the country prepares to celebrate the Lunar New Year on January 29, President Xi, who also serves as general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), took time to meet with officers and soldiers stationed at the Northern Theater Command.
In the morning, President Xi met with officers and soldiers, expressing his appreciation for their hard work and dedication. He then connected via video link with representatives of troops across the military, who briefed him on their combat readiness duties and mission execution status.
Acknowledging their efforts, Xi emphasized the importance of maintaining high levels of preparedness. He urged the troops to bolster the enforcement of their combat readiness duties to effectively respond to any emergencies that may arise during the holiday period. \"Safeguarding national security and social stability is of utmost importance, especially during the holidays,\" he stressed.
On behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the CMC, President Xi extended festive greetings to all service personnel of the PLA and the People's Armed Police Force, as well as civilian personnel in the military and members of militia and reserve forces.
The Spring Festival, one of the most significant traditional holidays in China, is a time for families to reunite and celebrate the coming of the new year. President Xi's visit underscores the nation's recognition of the vital role played by its military forces in ensuring peace and stability.
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President Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to all servicemen
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