China’s Xi Jinping inspects Macau PLA garrison, with rallying call for troops
Xi inspects People’s Liberation Army garrison hours after inaugurating new Macau administration
Chinese President Xi Jinping has inspected PLA troops during his visit to Macau, urging them to enhance their defensive capabilities and preparedness to fight.
On the last of his three-day visit to Macau to mark the 25th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese administration, Xi inspected the People’s Liberation Army garrison hours after swearing in the new administration led by Sam Hou-fai on Friday.
Xi, as general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, reviewed an honour guard, as well as defence and battle, anti-riot, counterterrorism and emergency rescue formations.
“[We] should comprehensively strengthen the construction of the troops, comprehensively improve the ability to perform defence duties, play a good role as a stabiliser, and make greater contributions to continuing to create a new situation in the practice of ‘one country, two systems’ with Macau characteristics,” state broadcaster CCTV quoted Xi as saying.
Xi said that over the past 25 years, the troops in Macau had resolutely implemented their mission to safeguard national sovereignty and security.
He emphasised their unique status and responsibilities, urging them to uphold the absolute leadership of the party, and fully align with its directives.
