Chinese President Xi Jinping says the military must be “prepared” in the midst of an “unstable” security situation with other countries.
“The current security situation in our country is largely unstable and uncertain,” Xi said in a panel discussion during a legislative session. reported the South China Morning Post
“The entire military must coordinate the relationship between capacity building and combat readiness, be ready to respond to a variety of complex and difficult situations at any time, resolutely secure national sovereignty, security and development interests, and provide strong support for the comprehensive construction of a modern day. socialist state, ”added Xi.
Tensions between the US and China have risen over Taiwan, the South China Sea and Hong Kong.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that President Biden
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China and India are also in one tense situation across territory at the border that should be theirs according to both countries.
China’s Defense Minister Wei Fenghe has called for better military training, saying the country is “at risk” for national security, the South China Morning Post said.
“We face ever-increasing roles in national defense… and we need to fully improve military training and readiness to improve our strategic capabilities to overcome our strong enemies,” Wei said.
These talks come after China announced they would increase their military budget by 6.8 percent, which equates to $ 208 billion. The number could be higher, as many experts don’t believe China is releasing its full numbers to the military.
Xi has said he wants a “world-class army” by 2050 and wants more innovative technology to be used.