CHINA-PLA: CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING VISITS PLAAF DIVISION ON FEBRUARY 4 IN GUIZHOU

CCTV (February 6) reported that Xi Jinping had "inspected a certain aviation division of the air force" on February 4 morning and extended Chinese New Year greetings to officers and soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army, officers and soldiers of the Armed Police Force, civilian personnel of the military, and militia reserve personnel. It said he first went to the station hospital to learn about the epidemic prevention and control and then an outfield hangar, where he was briefed on the division and the introduction of the main battle equipment. Xi Jinping boarded a "certain type of special aircraft" described as "an important piece of equipment for airborne information operations". Xi Jinping "emphasized that in modern wars, the right to control information has become the key to victory in the war. It is necessary to accelerate the development of advanced equipment, intensify the training of professional talents, strengthen targeted confrontation training, and promote the acceleration of new-quality combat effectiveness". He went to the air service building of a flying brigade and the flight preparation room where the brigade is organizing new pilots to conduct flight technology research. Chinese President Xi Jinping pointed out "it is very important for troops to do a good job in military training" ... "combine the actual conditions of the air force, pay great attention to actual combat military training, and continuously improve the training level and the ability to win". Xi Jinping took a group photo with everyone and emphasized that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CCP and the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan" period. It is of great significance to "comprehensively strengthen training and preparations, and solidly advance various tasks, continue to create new situations in army building from a new starting point, and greet the 100th anniversary of the founding of the party with outstanding achievements". He exhorted that "troops of the entire army must strengthen their combat readiness on duty to guard national security and the happiness and well-being of the people".





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