China News Service, November 26. On the afternoon of November 26, the Ministry of National Defense held a regular press conference. Ren Guoqiang, Deputy Director of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and Spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, talked about the relationship between the Chinese and US armed forces, the situation on the Sino-Indian border, and Tsai Ing-wen Claiming that Taiwan will continue to fight for US support for Taiwan and other hotspots to answer reporters' questions.
The following is the full text of the question and answer:
Reporter: The Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee was successfully held in Beijing from October 26th to 29th. The plenum deliberated and approved the "Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Formulating the Fourteenth Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development and Long-Term Goals for 2035", which drew a new blueprint for China's development in the next 5 and 15 years. Please tell us about the study and implementation of the spirit of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Chinese People's Armed Forces.
Ren Guoqiang: The
Fifth Plenary Session of the Nineteenth Central Committee of the Communist Party of China is an important meeting of overall and historical significance held at a critical period when our country will enter a new stage of development and realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The plenary session listened to and discussed the work report of General Secretary Xi Jinping entrusted by the Political Bureau of the Central Committee, and reviewed and approved the "Proposals of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Formulating the Fourteenth Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development and Long-Term Goals for 2035." It fully embodies the foresight and historical responsibility of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core in planning the future and the historical responsibility to carry forward the past. It profoundly points out the guidelines, objectives, tasks, and strategic measures for China’s development in the future. It is of great and far-reaching significance to make good use of the important strategic opportunity period and promote the construction of a socialist modern country in an all-round way.
In accordance with the deployment requirements of the Party Central Committee and the Central Military Commission, officers and soldiers of the entire army and the Armed Police Force immediately set off a learning boom.
The army’s study and implementation of the spirit of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China conducted a intensive preaching in the Military Commission in early and mid-November, and a tour of the major units of the army. Each unit held a standing committee, organized a central group of party committees to study, and exchanges. Forms, in-depth study and implementation of the spirit of the plenary session, and lively discussions based on actual conditions.
During the "Thirteenth Five-Year Plan" period, under the strong leadership of Chairman Xi and the Central Military Commission, the level of national defense and army building has been greatly improved, and the organization of the army has undergone major changes, creating a new situation for strengthening and rejuvenating the army.
The majority of officers and soldiers were deeply encouraged and excited.
The Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China is based on a profound grasp of the overall strategy of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the world’s major changes unseen in a century. It stands on a new historical starting point to "accelerate the modernization of national defense and the military, and realize the unity of a prosperous country and a strong military." "Making a strategic picture provides scientific guidance and fundamental follow-up for the people's army to achieve "a major step forward in the modernization of national defense and the military" during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, and to ensure the achievement of the century-old goal of building the army by 2027.
The majority of officers and soldiers are full of enthusiasm and confidence, uphold the party's absolute leadership, carry forward the spirit of struggle, strengthen their fighting skills, and further strengthen their responsibilities for effectively fulfilling the mission and tasks of the "four strategic support" given by the party and the people in the new era.
Studying and implementing the spirit of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Party is an important political task at present and in the future.
The officers and soldiers of the whole army and the armed police force adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era, thoroughly implement Xi Jinping Thought on Strengthening the Army, thoroughly implement the military strategy of the new era, and resolutely unify thinking and actions into the spirit of the plenary session, and gather wisdom and strength To implement the various goals and tasks set by the plenary meeting, we will nurture opportunities in the crisis, open new opportunities amidst changes, accelerate the development of mechanization, informatization, and intelligent integration, comprehensively strengthen military training and preparation, and improve the strategy of defending national sovereignty, security, and development interests. Ability to ensure the achievement of the century-old goal of army building in 2027, to achieve the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the 2035 long-term goal, to win new victories in building a modern socialist country in an all-round way, to maintain world peace and to serve the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Reporter: According to the deployment of military policy and system reforms, what are the considerations for the promulgation of the "Chinese People's Liberation Army Joint Operations Outline (Trial)"?
Ren Guoqiang:
With the approval of Xi Jinping, Chairman of the Central Military Commission, the Central Military Commission recently issued the "Chinese People's Liberation Army Joint Operations Outline (Trial)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Outline"), which will be implemented on November 7, 2020.
As the top-level laws and regulations of the new era combat doctrine system, the "Outline" has a commanding, comprehensive, and basic status, and is an important content of the military policy system reform.
The promulgation of the "Outline" this time mainly takes into account the major changes in various aspects.
First, China’s security environment has changed. World hegemonism, power politics, and unilateralism are on the rise from time to time. Terrorist forces and separatist forces are rampant, and national security is facing new challenges and threats. Second, modern warfare patterns have changed and weapons and equipment are accurate. The development of integration, intelligence, stealth, and unmanned operations has accelerated, and joint operations have become the basic form of operations; third, the establishment of our army has changed, and the reform of the national defense and army leadership and command system, scale structure, and force organization reforms have been basically completed. Promote the level of our military's joint operations into a new stage.
As the main basis for troops to fight and train, combat doctrines must adapt to these new changes.
In order to thoroughly implement Xi Jinping’s thoughts on strengthening the army, thoroughly implement the military strategic guidelines for the new era, in accordance with the overall deployment of military policy and system reforms, focusing on the new situation and new problems of our military’s joint operations, and insisting on the combination of inheritance and innovation, theory and practice, the Outline "It is of great significance to consolidating the achievements of national defense and military reforms, and promoting the liberation and development of our military's joint combat capabilities.
Reporter: The "Proposals of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Formulating the Fourteenth Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development and the Long-term Goals for 2035", which was reviewed and approved at the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, made recommendations for accelerating the modernization of national defense and the military The strategic deployment clearly stated that "to ensure the achievement of the goal of the century-old army in 2027." How do you understand and ensure the achievement of the goal of the century-old army in 2027?
Ren Guoqiang: A
strong country must have a strong army, and a strong army can ensure national security.
The Party Central Committee focuses on the overall needs of national security and development, and focuses on the important historical node of the People’s Army that has experienced its glory and greets the 100th anniversary of the founding of the army. It strives to advance the cause of strengthening the army. It historically puts forward the goal of building the army for a century. The fundamental point is to improve the defense of national sovereignty and security , Development of strategic capabilities for interests, provides strategic guidance for the realization of the phased goals and tasks of national defense and military modernization.
The extreme importance of "ensure the achievement of the goal of building a century-old army in 2027" can be deepened from the following four aspects:
First, to achieve the goal of building the army for a century, it is required to accelerate the integration and development of mechanization, informatization and intelligence.
Through long-term efforts, our military has basically achieved mechanization, and significant progress has been made in information construction.
With the accelerated evolution of war patterns, building an intelligent military system has become a major trend in world military development.
The evolution of war patterns and the actual development of our military itself determine that we need to accurately grasp the connotation of the modernization of national defense and the military, accelerate the development of mechanization, informatization, and intelligent integration, and seize the initiative in the world's military transformation.
Second, to achieve the goal of the century-long struggle for army building requires speeding up the modernization of military theory, the modernization of military organization, the modernization of military personnel, and the modernization of weapons and equipment.
It is necessary to lead military practice with advanced military theory, liberate and develop combat effectiveness, liberate and enhance the vitality of the army with advanced organizational forms, support the military undertaking with a phalanx of high-quality professional military personnel, and provide strong material and technical support with advanced weapons and equipment systems. This is not only an inherent requirement for accelerating the modernization of national defense and the military, but also a basic path to achieve the goal of building the military for a century.
Third, to achieve the goal of building the army for a century, we must insist on quality first and efficiency first.
The world's major changes unseen in a century are accelerating, and the international strategic landscape has undergone profound adjustments. The security situation facing our country is complex and severe. The needs and possible contradictions for the modernization of national defense and the military are still prominent. This requires high-quality development to be given top priority. , To improve the operational efficiency of military systems and the use of defense resources.
Fourth, to achieve the goal of the century-old army, it is necessary to promote the simultaneous improvement of national defense strength and economic strength.
my country's economic strength, scientific and technological strength, and comprehensive national strength have leapt to a new level during the "13th Five-Year Plan" period, and has become the world's second largest economy, but its national defense strength does not match it, and is in line with my country's international status and security strategy. The demand is not yet compatible.
This requires coordination with the country’s modernization development, making full use of the high-quality resources of the entire society, speeding up the modernization of national defense and the military, and ensuring a stable and long-term march toward a strong military.
Reporter: Christopher Miller recently became the acting secretary of defense of the United States. How does China view this personnel adjustment? Does this affect the development of relations between the two armies?
Ren Guoqiang:
We have noticed the recent adjustments in the leadership of the US defense department.
This is an internal affair of the United States, and China does not comment.
What I want to emphasize is that China always attaches importance to the development of relations between the Chinese and US armed forces.
Maintaining the healthy and stable development of the relations between the two militaries is in the fundamental interests of China and the United States, and is also the common expectation of the international community.
We hope that the U.S. and China will meet each other halfway, uphold the principles of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation, enhance mutual understanding, avoid misunderstandings and misjudgments, continue to focus on cooperation, manage risks and differences, in order to maintain the relationship between China and the United States and the military. Make efforts to stabilize and promote the common interests of the people of China and the United States and the people of all countries in the world.
Reporter: According to media reports, on November 6, the Chinese and Indian armed forces once again held military commander-level talks. Please brief us on the situation on the Sino-Indian border after the military commander-level meeting.
Ren Guoqiang:
On the 6th of this month, the Chinese and Indian armed forces held the eighth commander-level meeting.
After the meeting, the two sides issued a joint press release.
On the basis of the talks, the two sides continued to maintain candid and in-depth communication and coordination on promoting the disengagement of the area of the line of control on the western section of the China-India border. Both sides agreed to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries to ensure that the front-line forces of both sides exercise restraint and avoid misunderstandings. Misjudgment.
At present, the overall situation in the border areas between China and India remains stable.
China is willing to continue to maintain communication with India through military and diplomatic channels.
It is hoped that India and China will meet each other halfway, implement the consensus of the two sides with sincere attitude and positive actions, and jointly maintain peace and stability in the border area.
Reporter: According to Taiwan media reports, Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen recently claimed that Taiwan will continue to strive for US support for Taiwan and deepen the Taiwan-US partnership. Do you have any comments on this?
Ren Guoqiang:
China firmly opposes any form of official exchanges and military contacts between the United States and Taiwan.
National rejuvenation and national reunification are the general trend, the righteousness, and the people's will.
The DPP authorities attempted to take the foreigners' self-respect and plot "independence" by force.
We will never allow anyone or any force to invade and divide the sacred territory of the motherland.
Once such a serious situation occurs, the Chinese People's Liberation Army will surely attack it head-on and resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Reporter: What are the differences and innovations between the "Chinese People's Liberation Army Joint Operations Outline (Trial)" and previous combat doctrines?
Ren Guoqiang:
Compared with the previous combat doctrines, the newly released "Chinese People's Liberation Army Joint Operations Outline (Trial)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Outline") uses a new perspective to understand the laws of future wars and design future war strategies. Strong innovation, with distinct characteristics of our army.
There are three major breakthroughs:
One is that the "Outline" aims at future wars.
The "Outline" deeply studies the characteristics and laws of future warfare, systematically summarizes the practical experience of our military's exercises in recent years, fully absorbs major theoretical innovations, draws on foreign military combat theories and actual combat experience, forward-looking planning, advanced design, and answers to future "fights" from the institutional level. The major issue of "what battle and how to fight".
Second, the "Outline" aims at new missions and tasks.
In July last year, my country released the white paper "China's National Defense in a New Era", expounding for the first time to the world the mission of the "four strategic supports" of the Chinese military in the new era.
In order to effectively perform missions and tasks, and in response to the actual risks and challenges facing national security, the "Outline" regulates, innovates, and develops our military's joint operations and methods of action in the new era, giving it new era connotations.
Third, the "Outline" aims at the new system and new establishment.
In order to actively adapt to the reform of national defense and the armed forces, and continue to promote the improvement of the combat effectiveness of the army, the "Outline" has achieved in terms of strengthening the strategic command of the Military Commission, highlighting the main battle area, focusing on the use of new combat forces, improving the joint combat command system, and innovating combat methods and methods. The historic breakthrough provided a basic follow for the use of our armed forces.
Reporter: A few days ago, a new batch of "growth mode" J-15 pilots of the Navy completed the daytime landing qualification certification for aircraft carriers. Please introduce the main characteristics and significance of the "growth model".
Ren Guoqiang:
Recently, the first batch of carrier-based fighter pilots trained in the “growth mode” of the Navy have passed the daytime landing qualification certification for aircraft carriers, achieving historic breakthroughs such as the largest number of certifications, the least training time, and the shortest certification period. The growth path and training link of the fighter pilots on board are fully connected, which indicates that the dual-track parallel training path of "modification mode" and "growth mode" has been fully taken away, and it marks another big step forward in the construction of naval aircraft carrier combat effectiveness.
Compared with the training of carrier-based pilots from the "refit mode" selected from the military, the "growth mode" has three main characteristics: First, the average age is small, and these pilots are only in their 20s, all of whom are recruited directly after graduating from high school; second, training Short cycle, complete basic education, professional theory, modification training at the academy stage, and proficiently master the ability of carrier-based flight concepts and maneuvering technology; third, long service life, after scientific evaluation, the landing qualification will be obtained after passing the landing assessment Certification, effectively extending the service life of carrier fighter pilots.
The carrier-based fighter pilot is the most critical and core element of the aircraft carrier's combat system, and an important force to win over the sea and the air.
In recent years, the Navy has resolutely implemented the decisions and deployments of the Central Military Commission. It has always regarded accelerating the training of carrier-based fighter flight personnel as an important matter for the transformation and construction of the Navy. It has adhered to the dual-track advancement of the "modification model" and "growth model", and has developed a unique feature of our military. The cultivation of carrier-based fighter flight talents is of great significance to the construction of the combat capability of the aircraft carrier system.
At present, the dispatch efficiency of carrier-based aircraft of the aircraft carrier force is gradually improving, and various types of tactical training are continuously expanded, with day and night offensive and defensive capabilities.
Reporter: According to reports, the Japanese Defense Research Institute released the "China Security Strategy Report 2021" in mid-November, stating that China is expanding its military offensive in an attempt to strengthen its military force with science and technology as its core. In addition to the deterrence of the US-Japan alliance, Japan should further pursue an independent defense posture. Do you have any comments on this?
Ren Guoqiang:
We have taken note of the relevant report from the think tank of the Ministry of Defense of Japan.
The report made rash comments on China's national defense and military modernization, and the relevant remarks were not objective, irresponsible, and unprofessional, and were completely untenable.
China has always adhered to the path of peaceful development, firmly pursuing a defensive national defense policy and a military strategy of active defense.
Focusing on the world’s new military reforms, the evolution of war patterns, and the reality of its own development, China accelerates the modernization of national defense and the armed forces completely out of the need to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests. It does not target or pose a threat to any country. .
Facts have repeatedly proved that the development and growth of China's military power is the development and growth of world peace forces.
We hope that relevant parties abandon the Cold War mentality, view China’s national defense and army building and development objectively and rationally, learn from history, look to the future, and do more that is conducive to Sino-Japanese relations and regional peace and stability, rather than the opposite.
Reporter: We have noticed that the State Council and the Central Military Commission have recently approved the establishment of an inter-ministerial joint conference system for national conscription work. Please further introduce the relevant situation and considerations.
Ren Guoqiang: In
order to further strengthen the organization and leadership of national conscription work, strengthen overall planning and coordination, and form a joint work force, with the approval of the State Council and the Central Military Commission, the establishment of a national joint conference system for conscription work.
The main considerations are as follows:
One is the need to deepen the reform of the military service system.
As the reform of conscription work continues to deepen, the State Council and the Central Military Commission have made it clear that the reform from "one conscription and one retreat" to "two conscription and two retreat" will undergo major changes in conscription work processes, methods and methods, and it is necessary to increase national conscription at the national level. Coordination and guidance of work.
The second is the need to unite military and civilian work.
Recruitment work involves a wide range, strong sociality, and cross-military-regional and cross-departmental. It is objectively necessary to establish a smooth and efficient organizational leadership system at the national level for military-regional coordination, upper and lower linkages, and increase overall coordination and work together to promote work implementation.
The third is the need to improve the conscription policy system.
The conscription policy is closely related to the service and retirement policies. The establishment of the joint meeting system is conducive to strengthening inter-ministerial business coordination, building a comprehensive and cohesive policy system, and improving the quality and efficiency of conscription work.
Reporter: According to media reports, US Navy Secretary Braithwaite recently stated that he hopes to build a new numbered fleet to counter China's military ambitions. At the same time, US Pacific Air Force Commander Wilsbach said that the Chinese Air Force is the "primary opponent" of the United States in the Pacific. Do you have any comments on this?
Ren Guoqiang:
We have noticed the relevant US remarks.
This is the old routine of some people in the United States. It first creates "enemies" and hype "threats", and then asks for money internally, and strives for hegemony and hegemony externally. Although the trick is old, it has a sinister heart and is completely typical of Cold War thinking and zero-sum games. The performance is completely contrary to the trend of the times of peaceful development, cooperation and win-win.
We are firmly opposed to this.
China adheres to the path of peaceful development, firmly pursues a defensive national defense policy, resolutely safeguards its own sovereignty, security, and development interests, and will never seek hegemony, expansion, or sphere of influence, but China’s development and growth cannot be stopped by any force. !
We hope that the United States will open its eyes to the world, see China rationally, conform to the trend of the times, and do more things that are conducive to world peace and development.
Reporter: According to reports, the Political Work Department of the Military Commission is currently organizing the implementation of the 2020 military public recruitment of civilian personnel. Please introduce the relevant situation of the recruitment work.
Ren Guoqiang: In
order to recruit outstanding social talents to serve military construction, in accordance with the Civilian Personnel Regulations of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and relevant policies and regulations, the whole army has begun to openly recruit civilian personnel to the society in 2020.
In order to improve the quality and efficiency of talent introduction, this year's public recruitment will be implemented to classify doctoral recruitment positions and other recruitment positions.
Among them, applicants for doctoral positions can directly participate in interviews without written examinations, and other positions need to participate in the unified military examination.
The recruitment plan released more than 27,000 positions, with a total of 396,000 people signing up. The job registration rate was 87%, and the average recruitment ratio was 15:1.
Among the finalists who took the unified examination, 28% had a master's degree or above, 69% had a bachelor's degree, and 35% had graduated from a "double first-class" domestic key university or foreign university.
According to the plan, by the end of November, the follow-up work of recruitment and examination, such as the interview, political review, physical examination, and public approval, will be completed.
This public recruitment exam focuses on the needs of military construction and development, strictly follows standard conditions, selects personnel accurately according to posts, and supplements the key recruitment to the main professional series, key key positions and units with many missing posts. The number of posts, qualifications, and qualifications are adhered to throughout the recruitment process. The selection process and the results of the "Four Opens" ensure fairness, fairness, and transparency.
The comparative advantages and comprehensive benefits of the military's civilian personnel system are gradually showing up. We welcome and hope that more outstanding social talents can apply for civilian personnel and join the military family, so as to contribute to the comprehensive establishment of a world-class military.
Reporter: We have noticed that the Ministry of Veterans Affairs recently comprehensively introduced the "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Veterans." Could the spokesperson give further details about the law?
Ren Guoqiang:
On November 11, the 23rd meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress voted to pass the "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Veterans", and President Xi signed the Presidential Order to announce it.
This has laid a solid legal cornerstone for the protection of veterans. It is a major measure to strengthen the protection of veterans, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of veterans, and make servicemen a respected profession in society.
The Veterans Protection Law highlights the orientation of participation in war, the orientation of grassroots level, the orientation of frontiers, and the orientation of ability. It insists on matching remuneration and contribution. It provides for the transfer and acceptance of retired servicemen, retired service placement, education and training, employment and entrepreneurship, pension and preferential treatment, praise and incentives, and service management Overall design and system specifications.
For example, by improving the placement methods, strengthening placement guarantees, and establishing placement orientation, improving the placement quality of veterans; improving pre-retirement education and training and education preferential policies, strengthening vocational skills training, and innovating veterans education and training; strengthening employment support and expanding employment Channels, increase entrepreneurial support, and support the employment and entrepreneurship of veterans; by superimposing inclusive benefits and preferential treatment, determining the scope of preferential treatment, and strengthening honor incentives, increasing the praise of veterans’ preferential treatment; promoting service system construction, safeguarding legal rights and implementing work Responsibility system and assessment system, improve the service management system for veterans.
"Love my people, love my army."
Retired soldiers have made important contributions to national defense and army building. They are an important force in the construction of socialist modernization and a valuable asset of the party and the country. They deserve to be cared for and cared for.
During their military service, they obeyed the party's command, served the people, defended their homes and defended the country, and became the main force in the building of combat effectiveness. When they returned to the local area, they lived up to the times, did not change their original aspirations, repaid the people, and became a new force in national development.
We believe that with the implementation of the Veterans Protection Law, the majority of officers, soldiers and veterans have a deep understanding of the care and trust of the Party Central Committee, the Central Military Commission and Chairman Xi, and they will surely advance into a new era and achieve a new life.
Reporter: According to reports, the 2020 Sino-US military humanitarian relief and disaster reduction seminar and exchange event will be held in mid-November. During the period, the two sides exchanged views on the military's participation in the prevention and control of the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Please introduce the specific situation.
Ren Guoqiang:
According to the annual exchange plan between the Chinese and US armed forces, the 2020 China-US humanitarian rescue and disaster reduction seminars and exchanges will be held from November 11 to 13 in Nanjing, China, and Hawaii, the United States. This is the exchange mechanism between the two sides in humanitarian relief and disaster reduction. The 16th seminar held next.
The two sides introduced the situation and conducted interactive exchanges on topics such as the international humanitarian rescue cooperation mechanism, military-civilian cooperation in disaster relief, and the military's participation in flood relief, typhoon prevention, and new crown pneumonia epidemic prevention and control.
The United States expressed admiration and appreciation for the Chinese military's achievements in epidemic prevention and control and its support for local anti-epidemic efforts.
In the context of the global fight against the epidemic, the two militaries have carried out institutionalized exchange projects, which demonstrate the active willingness of the two sides to maintain communication and promote the stable development of the relationship between the two militaries. It is conducive to the two militaries’ mutual learning of useful experience and joint efforts to improve joint disaster relief. ability.