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Xi Jinping Emphasizes Political Leadership and Innovation in Military Modernization

Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), called for strengthening political leadership and deepening innovation-driven development in order to advance the high-quality modernization of national defense and the armed forces.

Xi Jinping did so on Thursday while presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.

This group study session of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee was held on the eve of the Army Founding Day on August 1. On behalf of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Central Military Commission, Xi Jinping congratulated all commanders and soldiers of the People's Liberation Army, officers and soldiers of the armed police forces, civilian personnel of the military, reserve members and militia on this holiday!

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