Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need to deepen political rectification within the military during a high-profile address to senior defense officials on Wednesday, underscoring the importance of maintaining ideological purity in the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The remarks were delivered at the opening ceremony of a specialized training session for high-ranking officers at Beijing's National Defense University.
Xi, who also serves as general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed that military officials must uphold absolute loyalty to the Party's leadership. "The PLA must remain an unwavering pillar in safeguarding national sovereignty and social stability," he stated, according to official reports.
The training program comes amid heightened focus on military modernization efforts this year, with analysts noting its alignment with broader reforms to enhance combat readiness. Participants will study Party innovation theories and operational command strategies through April, with particular emphasis on implementing political discipline across all levels of command.
