President Xi Jinping Extends Greetings to Retired Military Officers at CMC Gala

Beijing, The Gulf Observer: Chinese President Xi Jinping, who also serves as the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), attended a gala hosted by the CMC for retired military officers from Beijing-based troops on Friday. During the event, Xi extended his warm greetings and engaged personally with the veterans, inquiring about their health and living conditions.

The occasion was a moment for veterans to reflect on the remarkable achievements of the Party, the country, and the military over the past year. Together with Xi, they celebrated the significant progress made and the contributions of the armed forces to China’s continued development.

In his address, Xi commended the veterans for their dedication and pledged support for their future well-being. The retired officers reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to the leadership of the CPC Central Committee, with Xi at its core, and vowed to continue following the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. They emphasized their resolve to implement Xi’s directives for strengthening the military and reinforcing national defense.

The veterans also expressed their determination to carry forward the fine traditions of the military, maintaining political integrity and contributing to the realization of national rejuvenation through China’s path to modernization.

With the Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, approaching on January 29, the event underscored the deep sense of unity and patriotism shared by the country’s military community and the CPC leadership in their shared pursuit of building a strong and prosperous nation.