China says ” we are ready to face the anemies”

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The president  Xi Jinping said at a ceremony to mark the 90th anniversary of the PLA that ” the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) must be ready to defend China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, warning other nations to steer clear of Chinese interests.

Beijing will continue to invest in reforming and modernizing the capabilities of the armed forces, as the PLA is pivotal in protecting the sovereignty of China, he added.

Indirectly referencing the expansion of US interests in Southeast Asia, Xi warned Washington and its allies to steer clear of contentious issues in the region, including maritime patrols of the South and East China Seas, and the ‘One China’ policy when it comes to Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory.

He also sent a strong message to New Delhi amid the ongoing Indian-Chinese border conflict surrounding Tibet.

The 2.3-million-strong PLA is the world’s largest army. It was founded on August 1, 1927 under the leadership of Mao Zedong. It is currently being upgraded and reequipped with the latest technologies and weapons.