China News Service, September 24. On the afternoon of September 24, the Ministry of National Defense held a regular press conference.
At the meeting, Tan Kefei, deputy director and spokesperson of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense, answered questions from reporters on this year's conscription work, multiple live-fire drills in the Tibet Military Region, and the PLA military aircraft recently conducted exercises in airspace near Taiwan.
The answer is as follows:
Friends from the press, hello everyone!
I am Tan Kefei, the newly appointed deputy director and spokesperson of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense.
I previously worked in the former Beijing Military Region, the General Office of the Military Commission and the Political and Legal Committee of the Military Commission.
As the seventh spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, I look forward to frank communication and close collaboration with journalists and friends in my new job position, adhere to the original mission, think carefully, and act in a comprehensive, accurate and timely manner to deliver the new era of China’s national defense And the "glorious messenger" of information on army building.
thank you all!
Reporter: According to reports, the "Regulations on Party Building of the Chinese Communist Party Army" have been promulgated and implemented recently. Some commentators said that the "Regulations" provide basic compliance for strengthening party building in the army in the new era. Please further introduce the significance and key points of the "Regulations".
Answer: Party leadership and party building are the key to the development of the people's army. It has a bearing on the success or failure of the cause of a strong army and the long-term stability of the party and the country.
The formulation of the “Regulations on Party Building of the Chinese Communist Party Army” is an important measure to thoroughly implement Xi Jinping’s thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era and the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Party. "Two maintenances", the implementation of the military committee chairman responsibility system, is essential to ensure the party's absolute leadership over the army, to ensure the effective fulfillment of the military's mission and tasks in the new era, and to ensure that the people's army maintains its nature, purpose, and true qualities, which is essential for achieving the party's goal of strengthening the army in the new era. It is of great significance to build the people's army into a world-class army in an all-round way.
The "Regulations" has 7 chapters and 79 articles, and the focus is on the following 6 aspects: First, highlight the fundamental guidance of Xi Jinping’s thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, thoroughly implement Xi Jinping’s thoughts on strengthening the army, and put President Xi’s importance on strengthening party building. The directive requirements and the deployment of the 19th National Congress of the Party have been transformed into rigid system regulations and strict disciplinary requirements.
The second is to adhere to the party constitution as the fundamental observance, to specify the principles, systems, and requirements of the party constitution on party building, and to fully reflect the new regulations and requirements of the central party’s internal regulations formulated since the 18th National Congress of the party.
The third is to uphold the party's absolute leadership over the army, and centrally regulate major issues such as a series of fundamental principles and systems for the party's absolute leadership over the army, the implementation of the military committee chairman responsibility system, and leadership systems.
The fourth is to focus on the main responsibility and main business of preparing for war, implement the "four stand up" strategic requirements, and implement combat effectiveness standards and actual combat requirements throughout the entire process of party building in the military.
Fifth, to keep up with the new era, new missions and new systems to promote system innovation, and to make full use of the results of the Party Building Conference of the Central Military Commission and the fresh experience of army exploration to connect various norms with the new leadership and command system, and with the new scale, structure and strength. The composition is matched and integrated with the effective fulfillment of military missions in the new era.
Sixth, implement the requirements for strict party management in an all-round way, adhere to problem orientation, and integrate strict standards and strict requirements into all aspects of party building in the military.
Reporter: On September 8, President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the National Commendation Conference for Fighting the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic, which comprehensively summarized the great anti-epidemic spirit. How will the army carry forward the great anti-epidemic spirit and comprehensively advance the cause of strengthening the army in the new era?
Answer: President Xi’s important speech at the National Commendation Conference for Fighting the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic pointed out that in this desperate struggle against the severe epidemic, the Chinese people and the Chinese nation have created the supremacy of life with the boldness of fighting and winning The great anti-epidemic spirit of uniting the nation, giving up life, respecting science, and sharing destiny.
In the fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the People’s Army has resolutely implemented the decisions and orders of the Party Central Committee, the Central Military Commission and Chairman Xi, charged at the front line, fighting at the forefront, and spared no effort to ensure the safety and health of the people, and played an important role in the fight against the epidemic. Role and made outstanding contributions.
Practice has once again proved that the People’s Army has always been a heroic army that the party and the people can trust.
We will conscientiously study and implement the spirit of Chairman Xi’s important speech, vigorously promote the great spirit of fighting the epidemic, keep in mind the nature and purpose of our military, strengthen our mission, and be ready to stand up and win decisive battles when the party and the people need it, and earnestly assume the role of the new army. The mission of the times is to provide important support and strong security for the realization of the "two centenary" goals and the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Reporter: Since this month, State Councilor and Minister of Defense Wei Fenghe has gone to Russia to attend the Joint Meeting of Ministers of Defense of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Commonwealth of Independent States, and Collective Security Treaty Organization member states, and then visited Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines. What important results have Minister Wei achieved in the above activities?
Answer: On September 4, State Councilor and Minister of Defense Wei Fenghe attended the Joint Meeting of Ministers of Defense of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Commonwealth of Independent States and Collective Security Treaty Organization and delivered a keynote speech.
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, convening this conference is of special significance.
During the meeting, Minister Wei pointed out that China has always adhered to the path of peaceful development and is committed to building a universally safe world.
The Chinese military is fully determined, capable, and confident to defend its national sovereignty, security, and development interests. It is willing to work with all parties to earnestly implement the consensus of the heads of state of the member states, carry forward the "Shanghai Spirit", and continue to create a new situation in bilateral and multilateral military cooperation. Maintain world and regional peace and stability and make new and greater contributions.
Since the beginning of this year, the heads of state of China and Russia have maintained close exchanges through telephone, letter and other means, leading the high-level development of the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between China and Russia in the new era.
After attending the military parade to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Patriotic War, Minister Wei visited Russia again and exchanged views with Russian Defense Minister Shoigu on Sino-Russian relations, international and regional security situations, and cooperation between the two militaries in fighting the epidemic. , Personnel training and China's participation in the "Caucasus-2020" strategic exercise and other issues reached important consensus.
This fully shows that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the Sino-Russian military relations continue to maintain a high level of operation, and continue to enrich the new connotation of the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between the two countries in the new era.
During his working visits to the four Southeast Asian countries, Minister Wei met and talked with leaders of the four countries and defense departments.
All parties generally expressed their sincere admiration and congratulations to China for successfully controlling the new crown pneumonia epidemic under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core. Together, we will continue to strengthen cooperation in the field of defense and security and contribute to regional peace and stability.
On the South China Sea issue, Minister Wei had in-depth exchanges with all parties.
All parties agree that maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea is in the common interests of China and countries in the region, and that maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea is the common responsibility of countries in the region.
All parties are willing to work together with China to meet each other halfway, continue to strengthen communication and consultation, properly manage differences, advance maritime cooperation, and jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.
Reporter: We have noticed that recruits are being transported across the country. Please introduce the overall situation and characteristics of this year's conscription work.
Answer: In accordance with the national epidemic prevention and control work decision and deployment, in accordance with the principle of conscription work subject to epidemic prevention and control, the conscription work in the first half of this year was postponed to the second half of the year.
At present, the transfer of recruits is being carried out in an orderly manner throughout the country, and the recruitment will be completed by the end of September.
This year's conscription work has four main characteristics: First, the enthusiasm of the vast number of school-age young people across the country to join the army to serve the country continues to rise, and the number of applicants exceeds 3 million.
The second is the continuous improvement of the quality of soldiers. According to preliminary statistics, the proportion of college students, especially college graduates, has increased significantly compared with last year, and the scale and structure of the recruitment of college students has continued to be optimized.
Third, the Ministry of Education and the National Defense Mobilization Department of the Military Commission jointly issued a notice, successively introducing a series of policies and measures to attract more outstanding young people of the right age to join the barracks.
The fourth is to flexibly use online recruitment methods to organize online publicity and education, policy consultation, business training, and joint examinations to reduce personnel contact and flow.
The army is a university where passionate young people grow up and become talented, and a melting pot for tempering the heart and courage of the piano.
We believe that with the optimization and improvement of policies and systems and the continuous improvement of the status of soldiers, more and more high-quality young people will join the army to serve the country.
We look forward to the "back waves" constantly rushing forward, into the torrent of strong and prosperous army.
Reporter: Recently, US Secretary of Defense Esper has repeatedly made negative statements about China and the military in public. Esper said that after World War II, the United States led the world to establish a rules-based international order, while China and Russia are challenging this order; China may supply artificial intelligence surveillance equipment to "authoritarian countries." Esper also said that even if the US goal is to contain China, it still hopes to continue to cooperate with China. Do you have any comments on this?
A: We have noticed the relevant remarks.
China firmly opposes the false accusations and unfounded speculations made by the US.
The Charter of the United Nations clearly stipulates that its purpose is to maintain international peace and security, develop international friendly relations, enhance universal peace, and promote international cooperation. It emphasizes that all member states should adhere to the principle of sovereign equality and resolve their international disputes by peaceful means without threats. Or use force to violate the territorial integrity and political independence of other countries.
All member states of the United Nations enjoy the rights stipulated in the charter and at the same time should fulfill their obligations stipulated in the charter.
China firmly defends the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, firmly safeguards the international system with the UN as the core and the international order based on international law, and conducts exchanges and cooperation with countries around the world in accordance with the basic norms of international relations, and has always been an advocate and practitioner of international fairness and justice. .
China actively participates in UN peacekeeping operations. It is the second largest contributor to peacekeeping contributors and the largest contributor to the UN Security Council's permanent members.
Over the past 30 years, the Chinese military has conscientiously implemented the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, has participated in 25 UN peacekeeping operations, dispatched more than 40,000 peacekeeping officers and soldiers, faithfully performed the peacekeeping mission, and made positive contributions to maintaining world peace and promoting common development. It demonstrates the image of a teacher of peace, justice, and civilization.
On the other hand, the United States has insisted on pursuing unilateralism, protectionism and power politics for a period of time, constantly evading international responsibilities, and has successively withdrawn or announced its withdrawal from UNESCO, the United Nations Human Rights Council, the World Health Organization, the Paris Agreement on climate change, and the Many international organizations and many international treaties, including the Comprehensive Agreement on the Iranian Nuclear Issue, the Intermediate-Range-Range Treaty, and the Open Skies Treaty, have still owed more than US$2 billion in United Nations dues and peacekeeping assessments. They have become violators of international rules. Destroyer of the international order.
Comparing the two, the international community has its own opinions.
It needs to be pointed out that the historical pace of the Chinese nation's great rejuvenation is unstoppable.
Cooperation between China and the United States will benefit both, and struggle will hurt both. Cooperation is the only correct choice for both parties.
We hope that the US side will face the reality squarely and treat and handle the relations between China and the US and the two militaries in a correct way.
China is committed to developing a relationship with the United States that is non-conflict, non-confrontational, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation, while firmly safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests.
If a ship has no course, all winds will be headwind.
It is hoped that the US and China will meet each other halfway, strengthen communication and understanding, manage risk differences, show goodwill, consistent words and deeds on cooperation issues, and work together to promote the stable development of relations between the two countries and their armed forces.
Reporter: According to media reports, the PLA military planes have been conducting exercises in the airspace near Taiwan recently. The leaders of the Taiwan region responded by saying that the mainland should exercise restraint. Do you have any comments on this?
Answer: Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.
The PLA organizes actual military exercises in the Taiwan Strait region to demonstrate its determination and ability to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity. It targets the interference of external forces and the very small number of "Taiwan independence" separatists and their separatist activities.
Disregarding the safety and well-being of the Taiwan compatriots, the Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party authorities continue to provoke cross-strait confrontation and "independence" provocations, jeopardizing peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. This scheme is doomed to fail.
If the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces dared to split Taiwan from China in any name and by any means, we will resolutely defeat it at all costs.
Reporter: According to US media reports, the Liaoning and Shandong ships of the Chinese Navy have recently performed training missions at the same time at the same time, focusing on the ability to perform dual-carrier combat missions. Please confirm and comment.
Answer: The Liaoning and Shandong ships of the Chinese Navy have respectively completed routine training and sea trials.
The purpose of the above activities is to test the performance of weapons and equipment and the level of military training, and to enhance the ability to perform missions.
Reporter: According to media reports, the Tibet Military Region recently held a joint multi-arm combat drill. Please confirm.
Answer: Recently, the Tibet Military Region organized a number of live ammunition exercises throughout the day and night to test the adaptability and firepower of the troops in ultra-high altitude areas.
The above exercise is an arrangement in the annual training plan and is not targeted at any specific country.
Reporter: This month, the Chinese army went to Russia to participate in the "Caucasus-2020" strategic exercise. Please give us more details.
A: According to the consensus reached by China and Russia, the Chinese participating troops arrived in Russia in mid-September to participate in the "Caucasus-2020" strategic exercise. The Chinese participating troops are mainly in the western theater and have now completed the transnational long-distance fixed-point projection and command organization. Missions such as establishment, combat training, and joint campaign planning.
The actual combat exercise will be held on the 25th at the Kapustin Yar shooting range in Astrakhan, Russia.
The exercise strengthened the ability of the multinational forces to jointly respond to security threats and jointly maintain regional peace and stability, and promote the further development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era.
Reporter: The "International Military Games-2020" has come to an end in Russia this month. Please tell us about China's participation this time.
Answer: The "International Military Games-2020" has been successfully concluded a few days ago.
The Chinese army took part in 6 competitions, winning 4 individual firsts, 4 teams second, and 2 teams third, and completed the competition tasks well.
This participation achieved the goal and effect of strengthening strategic mutual trust between China and Russia, deepening military exchanges and cooperation, and promoting the innovative development of military training.
Reporter: The white paper "The Chinese Army's Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations for 30 Years" published last Friday pointed out that fulfilling the responsibilities of a major country, maintaining world peace, and serving the building of a community with a shared future for mankind is the original intention and mission of the Chinese military in participating in UN peacekeeping operations. How do you understand?
Answer: The original intention and mission of the Chinese army to participate in UN peacekeeping operations mainly comes from four aspects: First, the Chinese nation’s peace genes.
"Harmony" culture has a long history in China, and the concepts of peace, harmony, harmony, and harmony are passed down from generation to generation.
The second is the world sentiment of the Chinese people.
Only when the world is good can China be good; when China is good, the world can be better.
The third is the true qualities of the people's army.
Serve the people wholeheartedly and put the interests of the people first.
The fourth is China's great power.
China is a founding member of the United Nations and a permanent member of the Security Council. China’s active participation in UN peacekeeping operations is to fulfill its responsibilities as a major power.
We believe that the United Nations is an important stage for multilateral diplomacy, and peacekeeping operations are an important practice of multilateralism. The peacekeeping operations led by the United Nations help to maximize the cohesion of the active forces of countries around the world to maintain international peace and security.
China is a staunch supporter and practitioner of multilateralism.
China’s active participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations will help maintain the role and status of the international system with the United Nations at its core, and will help to work with other countries to promote peace and security for mankind.
In a few days, it will be the annual National Day, and the People’s Republic of China will celebrate its 71st birthday.
Here, I would like to wish our great motherland a happy birthday and the country and the people!
Those who do not seek change will succeed, those who do not take refuge will enter.
This year, we will achieve the 2020 goals and tasks of national defense and army building, and embark on a new journey of basically realizing the modernization of national defense and the army and building our army into a world-class army in an all-round way.
The Chinese military is determined, confident and capable to overcome all difficulties and obstacles, overcome all threats and challenges, provide strong strategic support for the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and make new and greater contributions to serving the building of a community with a shared future for mankind!
Resume of Tan Kefei
Tan Kefei, male, was born in Liaoning in 1975.
He was admitted to the People's Liberation Army Foreign Languages Institute in 1994. After graduation in 1998, he served as assistant translator, secretary, legal officer, and deputy chief of division.
In December 2019, he served as Deputy Director of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and Spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense.
Military rank of colonel.
He studied at Peking University Law School and obtained a master's degree in law.
Married with a daughter.