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Xi Jinping Pledges Stronger Military and Deeper Anti-Corruption Drive. The Chinese President used a major speech marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party to pledge stronger armed forces and a renewed crackdown on corruption within it. The address comes after a sweeping anti-graft campaign that has removed numerous senior military officials and reshaped the leadership of the People's Liberation Army. Xi stressed that the military must remain under the Communist Party's "absolute leadership" while accelerating modernization to strengthen China's national security and defence capabilities. He also called on party members to maintain discipline, adapt to domestic and international challenges, and safeguard the party's long-term rule amid economic headwinds and a shifting global environment. Reiterating Beijing's longstanding position on Taiwan, Xi said China would continue pursuing national reunification as part of its broader strategic agenda. Xi considers that military modernization, political loyalty, and anti-corruption efforts are inseparable pillars of China's national development and security strategy. The President intends to tighten party control while continuing to invest heavily in defence and institutional discipline.
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