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Xi stresses strict management of troops in visit to NE army group

Xinhua, July 19, 2015 Adjust font size:

President Xi Jinping called for strict management and training of the Chinese army to adapt to new situations and tasks and achieve the goal of a stronger army.

Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), made the remarks when visiting the 16th army group on Saturday.

Xi stressed the army should keep up military training and combat preparedness.

The visit came just days ahead of Army Day, which is observed on Aug. 1 and marks the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).

On behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the CMC, Xi extended regards and festive greetings to military personnel during the visit. Endi