Beijing, February 8: The Chinese Central Military Commission hosted a gala for retired military officials stationed in Beijing on the afternoon of March 6. General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi Jinping, attended the cultural performance and extended Spring Festival greetings to the retired officials.
As the Spring Festival approaches, the atmosphere in the capital, Beijing, is increasingly festive. Retired military officials, who have made significant contributions to the establishment, security, and military development of New China, gathered to celebrate the upcoming festival together.
At 4 PM, Xi Jinping joined the retired officials, who greeted him with loud applause. He engaged warmly with them, inquiring about their well-being and reflecting on the remarkable achievements of the party, nation, and military over the past year.
The retired officials unanimously expressed their commitment to unite closely with the CPC Central Committee, centered around Xi Jinping. They pledged to implement Xi’s thoughts on military empowerment, guided by the ideology of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era. They aim to fulfill the centenary goals of the military’s establishment and contribute to the modernization of national defense and the armed forces with high quality.
The gala featured impressive performances, including military songs and dances, creating an atmosphere of renewed spirit and high morale.
(Source: China Media Group, Beijing)