China Celebrates 99th Anniversary of People's Liberation Army
President Xi Jinping directed the People's Liberation Army to maintain Communist Party leadership as China marks the 99th anniversary of the military's founding.
Xi Jinping directed the People's Liberation Army to uphold the leadership of the Communist Party of China and enhance its capacity to fulfill modern missions during the military's 99th anniversary on August 1. The anniversary commemorates the Nanchang Uprising, which marked the origin of the armed forces.
China describes the transition of the military from a revolutionary force into a modernized organization focused on national security, disaster relief, and international humanitarian efforts. Recent activities cited include escort operations in the Gulf of Aden and anti-pandemic assistance across Africa.
China asserts that its military modernization is designed to safeguard peace, stability, and national sovereignty. Officials stated the goal is to develop the People's Liberation Army into a world-class military without pursuing confrontation or expansion.
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