[HIGHLIGHTS] Current Affairs News丨This is the 12th visit to the People’s Liberation Army and Armed Police Force delegation. Why does Xi Jinping emphasize improving this capability?

Xi Jinping has visited the People's Liberation Army and the Armed Police Force every year for 12 consecutive years. This year, President Xi’s focus is on improving strategic capabilities in emerging areas.

The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China clearly stated that the proportion of combat forces in new domains and new qualities should be increased. The ability to fight and win wars is the key to a strong military and firmly establish combat effectiveness as the only fundamental criterion, Xi said.