Xi Jinping vows stronger military and renewed anti-corruption drive in Beijing speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a stronger and more modern military while renewing his pledge to fight corruption inside the ruling Communist Party. He made the remarks in Beijing at the Great Hall of the People during a speech marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. The address placed military readiness, party discipline and political control over the armed forces at the centre of his message.Xi told party and military leaders that China must uphold the party's absolute leadership over the armed forces. He said the country must advance the modernisation of national defence and the... [Continue Reading]
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