Current Affairs News 丨​​An unusual briefing, what did Xi Jinping emphasize?

  On the morning of August 20, Xi Jinping, who was inspecting and investigating flood prevention and relief work in Anhui, listened to a report on the military's participation in flood prevention and disaster relief and delivered an important speech. This year's flood control is different. How is the battle for flood control and disaster relief? What is the focus of follow-up work? How will the military work in the second half of the year? The general secretary made key arrangements at this briefing meeting.

An unusual briefing

  Inspecting and investigating flood prevention and disaster relief work is the top priority of Xi Jinping's trip to Anhui. From the Huaihe River to the Yangtze River and to Chaohu Lake, the general secretary has left his footprints in observing the water regime and flood, paying attention to flood prevention and disaster relief, and planning long-term strategies.

  On the morning of the 20th, Xi Jinping listened specifically to reports on the military's participation in flood prevention and disaster relief during the inspection trip. It can be seen that the major event of flood prevention and disaster relief and the importance of the people's army in his mind.

  "Current Affairs News Eye" combed and found that in the 10 domestic inspections conducted by General Secretary Xi Jinping this year, many military-related trips were arranged. But listening to the special report this time was unusual.

  At this unusual report meeting, the Joint Staff Headquarters of the Central Military Commission, the Eastern Theater Command, the Anhui Military Region, and the Armed Police Anhui Corps reported on the military’s participation in flood control and disaster relief.

  Since the flood season entered this year, the general secretary has repeatedly given important instructions on flood prevention and disaster relief work. He emphasized that the PLA and Armed Police forces stationed in the area should actively participate in rescue and disaster relief work. The report revealed that as of August 19, the People's Liberation Army and the Armed Police Force had deployed more than 1.2 million troops to participate in flood control and disaster relief operations in 17 provinces.

  How is the fight against flood and disaster relief?

  The commander in command gave an order, and the people's army moved on hearing the order and moved toward danger. At the debriefing meeting, Xi Jinping made a judgment on the current "battle situation": the flood prevention and disaster relief struggle has achieved significant phased victory. He commented on the "score" of the People's Army: it played the role of a commando at a critical moment.

  Xi Jinping has always attached great importance to this "commando team." In 2016, affected by the super strong El Niño phenomenon, my country's climate was very abnormal, and the flood season was ahead of schedule. On July 20 of that year, Xi Jinping, who was inspecting in Ningxia, delivered a speech at the East-West Poverty Alleviation Cooperation Symposium on flood prevention and flood rescue and disaster relief work, emphasizing the need to strengthen the military-civilian joint defense linkage mechanism, and give full play to the People's Liberation Army and the Armed Police Force in flood prevention and flood relief. The role of commando in disaster relief.

  On July 17 this year, when the flood control situation became increasingly severe, Xi Jinping chaired a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee to study the deployment of flood control and disaster relief work. He clearly pointed out that the People's Liberation Army and the Armed Police Force play the role of commando at critical moments.

  The People's Army "commando" has done great work, and major victories in phases are hard to come by. After listening to the report on August 20, Xi Jinping emphasized that it is necessary to carry forward the continuous fighting style, effectively organize rescue and disaster relief, support local disaster recovery and reconstruction, and effectively complete the follow-up tasks of flood prevention and disaster relief.

 What is the focus of follow-up work for flood prevention and disaster relief?

  Strengthen research and judgment

  As of 12 o'clock on August 20, 43 rivers across the country were still over police. At present, the largest flood since 1981 has occurred in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, and some sections of the upper and middle reaches of the Yellow River continue to flood with large flows. The flood control situation is not optimistic. Xi Jinping emphasized that relevant military units must work with local governments to strengthen flood situation research and judgment, and use troops scientifically and accurately.

  On hold

  The breath can be swollen but not vented The general secretary requested that the task force should maintain a good condition, investigate hidden dangers in time, organize rescue and disaster relief effectively, ensure the safety of people's lives and property, and help restore the order of production and life.

  Do a good job summary

  After listening to the report, Xi Jinping pointed out that this flood prevention and disaster relief has actually tested our army’s leadership and command system, the military’s combat readiness, the ability to perform tasks, the combat spirit of officers and soldiers, and the military-political military-civilian relationship. .

  How will the military work in the second half of the year?

  On July 30 this year, Xi Jinping presided over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee. An important topic was to put forward requirements for the economic work in the second half of the year. One of the topics of the report meeting on August 20 was how to do a good job in all aspects of the army in the second half of the year.

  Xi Jinping requires resolute realization of the 2020 goals and tasks of national defense and army building, and resolute completion of the tasks assigned by the party and the people. On May 26 this year, Xi Jinping emphasized these "two resolutes" when attending the plenary meeting of the PLA and the Armed Police Force delegation.

  Regarding the various tasks of the whole army in the second half of the year, Xi Jinping “marked the key points” in this way: for key tasks such as the 13th Five-Year Plan for the construction of our army, the preparation of the 14th Five-Year Plan, and policy and system reforms, he must consolidate his responsibilities and ensure that he obtains Effective.

  The Thirteenth Five-Year Plan for the Construction of Our Army

  This year is the closing year of the 13th Five-Year Plan for the construction and development of our military. Xi Jinping once pointed out that it is necessary to take extraordinary measures to overcome the impact of the epidemic and concentrate efforts on planning and implementing the tough battle.

  "14th Five-Year Plan"

  Next year, my country will begin to implement the "14th Five-Year Plan". On July 30, when Xi Jinping presided over the 22nd collective study of the Politburo of the Central Committee, he emphasized that it is necessary to draw up the "14th Five-Year Plan" for the construction of our army and form a scientific road map and construction map.

  Policy system reform

  This epidemic prevention and control struggle is a practical test of national defense and military reform. Since the beginning of this year, Xi Jinping has repeatedly emphasized that we must adhere to the same direction, unbiased road, and undiminished strength, highlight the key point of military policy and system reform, and continuously liberate and develop combat effectiveness, liberate and enhance the vitality of the army.

  In April of this year, Xi Jinping signed a circular to commend all personnel of the military for carrying out the task of preventing and controlling the new crown pneumonia epidemic. The commendation order pointed out that the sudden outbreak of new crown pneumonia is a big battle and a big test for the entire army and the general army. This flood prevention and disaster relief struggle is undoubtedly another big battle and a big test. In the year of Gengzi, Shanhe testified: The people's army will live up to the people.