Xi urges military to focus on improving capabilities

Inspiring the troops: Xi talking to soldiers stationed in Yunnan province during an inspection tour ahead of the Lunar New Year. — Xinhua

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has urged the Chinese military to strive this year to realise its goals and missions given by the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the people.

“We are determined to build a moderately prosperous society and eradicate absolute poverty before the end of this year.