On August 1, 2022, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) will celebrate its 95th anniversary.  Over the past 95 years, under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China, the People's armed forces have fought bravely, generation after generation, and made great contributions to China's revolution, development and reform, as well as to world peace and tranquility. 

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era, so does China’s national defense and military development. China’s armed forces have been through an all-around revolutionary restructuring under the firm leadership of the Party in preparation for the next stage, while our defense capabilities have grown in step with our economic strength. Integration of national strategic systems and capabilities has accelerated, sound administrative and support systems for ex-service members have been established, defense mobilization has become more efficient, and greater unity has been cultivated between the military and the government and between the military and civilians. China’s armed forces firmly follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implement Xi Jinping Thought on Strengthening the Military, unswervingly uphold the Party’s absolute leadership over the military, continue to enhance political loyalty, strengthen themselves through reform, science and technology and training of competent personnel, and run them in accordance with the law, comprehensively strengthen military training and combat readiness, and work tirelessly to achieve the Party’s goal of building a strong military in the new era, developing world-class forces in an all-round way and realizing the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.