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President Xi Jinping directs PLA to speed up modernisation

President Xi Jinping has urged the People's Liberation Army to accelerate its modernization to achieve world-class standards by 2027, aiming to safeguard China's sovereignty and development interests. He reiterated the commitment to unifying Taiwan with the mainland, vowing resolute action against secessionists and external interference. Xi also highlighted the Communist Party's 105-year journey and the ongoing anti-corruption drive.

1 Jul 2026 5:22 pm