A strong army is a safe country

Chinese Social Media Reacts to President Xi's Instructions on Army Strengthening

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22 July 2023

In a recent All-Army Party Building Conference held in Beijing, President Xi Jinping gave important instructions that called for strengthening and improving the political work of China's army under the new situation. The conference also emphasized the need to firmly establish the standard of combat effectiveness across the entire army.

The Chinese social media has been abuzz with reactions to these instructions, with many netizens expressing their support for the government's efforts to strengthen national defense.

A Weibo video posted by the Shanxi Communist Youth League highlighted the importance of a strong army in maintaining China's security, given the current global unrest. In the video, the commentator asserted that only a strong army can ensure national security and called for continuous efforts to strengthen the nation's defense capabilities.

Moreover, netizens from Heilongjiang have been sharing their excitement about the upcoming 2023 Air Force Aviation Open Event in Changchun. In a microblogging video shared by the Heilongjiang Youth League, users expressed their eagerness to witness J-20, J-16, and tanker-20 warplanes appearing together for the first time. The video was captioned with a famous line from Li Bai's "Shang Li Yong," which translates to "flying up 90,000 miles."

China's efforts to enhance its army capabilities also extend to training exercises for firefighters. Recently, the Changdu City Forest Fire Brigade conducted field training focused on setting up pumps in complex environments and withdrawal techniques. The training aims to improve the firefighting personnel's ability to cooperate with each other when dealing with fires, thus showcasing their "sharp knife" role.

Amidst these developments, China's State Internet Information Office has been responsible for coordinating network security work and related supervision and management tasks. A microblogging video from HuanglongProsecution showcases the Chinese people paying tribute to soldiers on the 22nd National Defence Education Day. The message highlights how soldiers risk their lives to protect the country's peace, even in times of flo