On the eve of the Spring Festival, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Northern Theater Command on Friday, extending festive greetings to all service personnel across the nation.
President Xi, who is also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), met with officers and soldiers of the Northern Theater Command on Friday morning. He expressed his heartfelt appreciation for their dedication and service, acknowledging their contributions to national security and social stability.
During the visit, Xi engaged in video conversations with representatives of troops across the military. Officers and soldiers briefed him on their combat readiness and mission execution status. Commending their efforts, Xi emphasized the importance of maintaining high levels of preparedness, especially during the festive season.
\"Troops should bolster the enforcement of their combat readiness duties to effectively respond to any emergencies,\" Xi stated. \"Safeguarding national security and ensuring social stability during the holidays is of paramount importance.\"
The Spring Festival, marking the beginning of the Lunar New Year, is China's most significant traditional holiday. It falls on January 29 this year. As families across the nation come together to celebrate, President Xi's visit highlights the government's commitment to national defense and the well-being of military personnel.
On behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the CMC, Xi 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. His message underscored the crucial role of the armed forces in securing the nation and supporting the people.
The Northern Theater Command plays a strategic role in China's defense, overseeing operations in the country's northern regions. President Xi's inspection of the command ahead of the Spring Festival reinforces the government's focus on readiness and strength in safeguarding territorial integrity.
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