Army modernization is one of the main tasks of the new era, said China Defense Minister Wei Fenhe.
“should strive for the creation of consolidated national defense and a strong people’s army, proportionate international status of our country and compatible with the interests of national security and development in order to ensure strategic support for the implementation of the great renewal of the Chinese nation,” said the head of the Chinese Ministry of Defense, words which is cited by the Russian media.
to increase the combat effectiveness of the Chinese army in accordance with the requirements of the “new era” was previously entrusted by the chairman of the PRC Xi Jinping. He proposed to achieve the goal by improving the training of personnel.
The statements of Chinese officials about the need to modernize the army sound against the backdrop of another exacerbation around Taiwan. The reason was the Asian tour of the speaker of the House of US representatives Nancy Pelosi. She did not officially announce a visit to Taiwan, but the Chinese authorities, including the Ministry of Defense, warned Washington that this could seriously aggravate bilateral relations. In addition, on the day of the start of the Pelosi tour, China began the exercises with combat shooting in the water area of the eastern province of Fujian, which is separated by the Strait of the same name from Taiwan. The United States also strengthened its naval presence in the region.
Officially, the United States does not recognize Taiwan’s independence and adhere to the policies of “one China”.