Leaders warn of dangers to China, pledge world role

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee warned that the country is facing unprecedented security risks and should remain alert.

Some of those challenges and risks are unpredictable, so the country must always be mindful of potential dangers, according to a statement issued on Friday. The statement came after a meeting presided over by President Xi Jinping, who also serves as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.

A guideline on national security strategy was adopted at the meeting.