Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country’s armed forces to strengthen training and combat readiness.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks as he inspected the navy of the Southern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army.
Chinese President Xi Jinping takes a group photo with officers and soldiers when inspecting the navy of the Southern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army.Â
President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of carrying out the military strategies of the new era, training and preparing for war, and accelerating transformation to boost the modernization levels of the armed forces on all fronts.
He also called for resolutely defending China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, as well as striving to maintain stability in its surrounding area, Xi told the PLA officers and soldiers.
Xi also urged to intensify military training under combat conditions and underscored the importance of military research and innovation in developing new methods and means of warfare and promoting the use of new armaments in combat.
Noting the leaked Pentagon documents, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said during a regular press conference on Wednesday that the United States should explain to the international community why it is spying on other countries.
Wang made the remarks in response to a query on the recent reports of Pentagon’s leaked documents, which reveal the deep involvement of the U.S. in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as its continuing close surveillance of allies, including Israel and South Korea.
Citing multiple media reports, Wang said the leaked intelligence documents show the U.S. is deeply involved in the Ukraine crisis and that it is still using its technological advantages to secretly spy on countries around the world, including its allies.
The leaks have already drawn responses from some foreign governments. For example, South Korea’s presidential office said on Monday it will demand the U.S. to take appropriate action over reports of the U.S.’s alleged spying on its top security officials, once details of the matter are confirmed.
