Beijing, July 1, 2026 (AFP) - Xi vows to strengthen China's military, stamp out corruption

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2026-07-01

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Wednesday to strengthen and modernise the military and to stamp out corruption within the ruling Communist Party. Xi underscored the importance of a "strong military" in a speech to political and military leaders as well as Chinese Communist Party members gathered at the Great Hall of the People for the party's 105th founding anniversary. Analysts have questioned the ability of China's armed forces to fight e......

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