China's Xi calls for troops to boost war preparedness

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 19, 2024 6:18 pm

SHANGHAI, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping called this week for troops to strengthen their preparedness for war, state media reported on Saturday, just days after Beijing staged large-scale military drills around Taiwan.

Xi made his comments while visiting a brigade of the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force on Thursday, according to state-run broadcaster CCTV.

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