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China's Xi Jinping Orders Military to Immediately Boost War Preparedness

Oct 19, 2024, 04:07 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the country's military to immediately boost its war preparedness. During a visit to the PLA Rocket Force, the elite unit overseeing China's nuclear and conventional missiles, Xi delivered a commanding speech. He instructed the military to comprehensively strengthen training and preparation for war and ensure troops have solid combat capabilities. This directive follows large-scale military drills around Taiwan conducted by Beijing.