Mr. Xi, speaking for the first time in his unprecedented third term as chief of state, urged China to increase its capacity to protect national security and manage public safety.
The Chinese military must be modernized to become a “Great Wall of Steel,” according to President Xi Jinping.
Mr. Xi, speaking for the first time in his unprecedented third term as chief of state, urged China to increase its capacity to protect national security and manage public safety.
After the annual parliamentary session, he stated, “Security is the basis for development, and stability is the prerequisite for prosperity.”
It is anticipated that the governing Communist Party will increase its oversight of security matters.
It follows Mr. Xi’s replacement of senior security officials with his dependable allies.
Mr. Xi stated that China must oppose pro-independence and secessionist activities in Taiwan, which China claims as its territory. He stated that it must also be resistant to interference from external forces.
After the United States blocked China’s access to chip-making equipment and other cutting-edge technologies. He stated that China must increase its self-reliance and scientific prowess.
The UK pledged to spend £5 billion more on its military to offset China and Russia’s growing threats.
In a toughening of language, the revised defense, security, and foreign policy review will refer to the Chinese Communist Party as an “epoch-defining challenge,” but refrains from dubbing Beijing a state threat more generally.
Premier claims definitive victory against COVID-19
Li Qiang, China’s new premier, declared triumph over COVID-19 at a news conference.
Mr. Li stated that Beijing’s strategies and countermeasures against the pathogen were entirely appropriate.
He told reporters that China achieved a “smooth transition” in its response to COVID in less than two months and adhered to scientific and precise prevention and control measures.
