Xi reviews armed forces on National Day for first time

Xinhua/chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2019-10-01 10:38
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President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, reviews the armed forces during the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, Oct 1, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]

Since reform and opening up in 1978, China has cut its armed forces by over 4 million.

"We have presented a refreshed image after reform and restructuring," said Yi Xiaoguang, commander-in-chief of the military parade. "Chinese armed forces will always be a defender of the people and national security of China and world peace."

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