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Beijing

Xi highlights role of PLA newspaper

President Xi Jinping has highlighted the role of the People's Liberation Army Daily, and called on the paper to play a leading role in strengthening the military and innovate in journalistic practice. While visiting the paper's headquarters on Friday, Xi said the daily should uphold Party principles and "unswervingly" embrace the Communist Party of China leadership. The president personally posted an update on the paper's Weibo account, wishing members of the armed forces a happy New Year.