🔥 In a move echoing China's revolutionary past, President Xi Jinping visited Yan'an—once the heart of China's revolution in Shaanxi Province—to emphasize the importance of political loyalty within the military.
🚩 Xi, who's not only the president but also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), addressed the CMC Political Work Conference from Monday to Wednesday. He stressed building a strong military backed by unwavering political commitment.
🗓️ It's been a decade since a similar conference was held in Gutian County, Fujian Province. This meeting served as a platform to discuss and propel the political work within the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
🏞️ On Monday afternoon, Xi, along with CMC members and department heads, visited the revolutionary site at Wangjiaping—the former headquarters of the CMC from 1937 to 1947. They paid homage to late revolutionary leaders like Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, and Zhu De, honoring their struggles and achievements.
🎙️ Xi highlighted that returning to Yan'an symbolizes reconnecting with the military's roots. He urged senior military officers to embrace their responsibilities bestowed by the Party and the people, reinforcing the mission to strengthen the armed forces.
📢 In his speech, Xi recalled the significant strides made since the 2014 military political work conference in Gutian, noting the improvements in political conduct through dedicated rectification initiatives.
💪 By focusing on political loyalty, Xi aims to build a high-quality military cadre that's loyal, clean, responsible, and mission-ready!
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Xi Jinping stresses enhancing political loyalty in the military
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