On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping inspected the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Northern Theater Command ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival, the Chinese Lunar New Year.
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 and the People's Armed Police Force, civilian personnel stationed in the military, and members of militia and reserve forces. These greetings were conveyed on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the CMC.
The Spring Festival, marking the beginning of the Lunar New Year, falls on January 29 this year.
During his visit, President Xi met with officers and soldiers of the PLA Northern Theater Command. He also spoke via video link with representatives of troops across the military. Officers and soldiers briefed President Xi on their combat readiness duties and the execution status of their missions. President Xi fully acknowledged their efforts and contributions.
Emphasizing the importance of preparedness, President Xi urged the troops to bolster the enforcement of their combat readiness duties. He highlighted the need for them to effectively respond to any emergencies and safeguard national security and social stability during the holiday period.
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President Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to all servicemen
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