China's Xi urges preparation for military conflicts at sea
During a speech on Thursday, President Xi Jinping of China urged the armed forces to work together in preparing for potential sea conflicts. He emphasized the need to safeguard the nation's maritime rights and promote the growth of its maritime economy.
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- Published Date: 03:07 | 07 March 2024
- Modified Date: 03:07 | 07 March 2024
China's President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on the armed forces to coordinate preparations for military conflicts at sea, protect the country's maritime rights and interests and the development of the maritime economy.
It was necessary to build cyberspace defence system and improve the ability to maintain national network security, Xi was quoted by state television as saying when he met a delegation of the People's Liberation Army and Armed Police Force at China's annual parliament meeting.
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