President Xi Jinping has doubled down on strengthening political loyalty within China's armed forces during a high-profile military conference in Yan'an – a symbolic location tied to the Communist Party's revolutionary history. Speaking at the Central Military Commission (CMC) Political Work Conference, Xi highlighted the need to ensure 'absolute Party leadership' over the military while honoring its ideological roots 🌱.
The three-day meeting, held in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, coincided with a visit to Wangjiaping – where Mao Zedong and other revolutionary leaders orchestrated key strategies during the 1930s-40s. Xi toured former residences of iconic figures like Zhou Enlai and Zhu De, framing the event as a 'return to the military's origins' amid modern reforms.
This conference follows a landmark 2014 gathering in Gutian that reshaped the PLA's political conduct. Xi emphasized building a high-quality leadership team within the military – one that's 'loyal, clean, and mission-ready' – to advance China's defense modernization goals 🚀.
Analysts say the Yan'an meeting underscores Xi's focus on ideological discipline as the PLA expands its global role. With tensions simmering in the Taiwan Strait and beyond, Xi urged senior officers to 'shoulder responsibilities' in maintaining a world-class military force aligned with Party directives.
