Xi Jinping visited the troops stationed in Tianjin on the eve of the Spring Festival
Xinhua News Agency, Tianjin, February 3 (Reporter Mei Changwei) As the Spring Festival, the traditional festival of the Chinese nation, is approaching, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, visited the troops stationed in Tianjin on the 2nd to express condolences on behalf of the Party Central Committee and the Central Military Commission. He extended sincere greetings and New Year blessings to all officers and soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army, officers and soldiers of the Armed Police Force, military civilian personnel, and militia reservists.
At about 10 o’clock in the morning, Xi Jinping arrived at the Tianjin Garrison Area and cordially received representatives of the officers and soldiers stationed in Tianjin, taking photos with all of them amid warm applause.
During his visit, Xi Jinping pointed out that in the past year, the troops stationed in Tianjin resolutely implemented the decisions and instructions of the Party Central Committee and the Central Military Commission, making solid progress in various tasks and completing major tasks well. He commended them for strongly supporting Tianjin’s flood prevention and rescue operations, making great efforts to ensure the safety of people’s lives and property.
Looking towards the new year, Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of implementing the thought of strengthening the army in the new era and the military strategic principles of the new era. He urged the troops to seize the battle to achieve the centenary goal of the founding of the army, strengthen mission responsibilities, and strive to create a new era and a new situation in the construction of the army. He stressed the need to resolutely complete various tasks assigned by the party and the people.
Xi Jinping concluded by emphasizing the need for the entire military to strengthen combat readiness and duty, safeguard national security and social stability, and ensure that people across the country have a happy, peaceful, and safe New Year. He also stressed the importance of coordinating work and arranging the life of officers and soldiers during the holidays.
The visit was an important occasion for Xi Jinping to express gratitude and encouragement to the troops stationed in Tianjin, as well as to deliver important messages about military readiness and the duty of safeguarding national security. He Weidong and others also participated in the event.