Chinese President Xi orders strengthening of military power in areas such as maritime and cyberspace. President Xi Jinping attended a meeting of military and other delegations on the 7th at the National People's Congress in Beijing.

The Chinese military is focusing on increasing its military arsenals in preparation for 2027, which will mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the military. The military is promoting the introduction of new technologies such as the use of AI (artificial intelligence) and is preparing for a possible military conflict at sea.