Published 15:14 IST, November 9th 2022

China's Xi orders military to boost troops training, prepare for war amid Taiwan tensions

China's military command structure should aim to be "absolutely loyal, good at fighting, efficient in command and capable of winning," he said.

Reported by: Yuvraj Tyagi
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered nation’s military to prepare for war, warning that China's national security is facing "increased instability and uncertainty". declaration was me by Jinping on Tuesday during a visit to China’s Joint Operations Command Centre of Central Military Commission in Beijing, reported Sky News. He even declared that China will now comprehensively strengn its military training while preparing for any war. It is to mention that  chilling announcement comes amid fears Beijing may be preparing for an invasion of self-ruled island of Taiwan.

Chinese Army to  devote all its energy for combat reiness

According to state-owned media outlet, Xinhua, Chinese President said, " entire military should devote all its energy to and carry out all its work for combat reiness, enhancing its capability to fight and win.”

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Moreover, President Xi stressed implementing party’s thinking on strengning Chinese military and creating a military strategy for new era while hering to combat effectiveness as sole criterion.

Last month, President Xi Jinping was reinstated for an unprecedented third term as leer of Chinese Communist Party following culmination of CCP's congress. development came after he abolished a two term limit on his presidency in 2018, which effectively allows him to remain in power for life.

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Furrmore, China has taken a more hard line approach under leership of President Xi regarding Taiwan issue, claiming island is a breakaway province that will eventually be "reunified" with country.

15:14 IST, November 9th 2022