CCTV News (News Network): On the occasion of the Chinese traditional festival of the Chinese nation, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, visited the Northern Theater Command on the 24th, and on behalf of the Party Central Committee and the Central Military Commission, extended sincere greetings and New Year's greetings to all the People's Liberation Army commanders and fighters, officers and soldiers of the armed police force, civilian personnel, reserve personnel and militia. All officers and soldiers of the army were inspired and warm, and unanimously expressed that they should keep in mind the commander's instructions, fulfill their mission loyally, stick to their combat posts, protect national security and people's happiness, and resolutely complete all tasks entrusted by the Party and the people.

At around 9:30 am, President Xi came to the Northern Theater Command and cordially met with representatives of officers and soldiers of the Northern Theater Command. Afterwards, President Xi had a video call with relevant troops of the entire army, listened to the introduction of combat readiness duty and mission execution, fully affirmed their work, and expressed cordial condolences.

When families are reunited, it is also a time to strengthen their combat readiness. During the inspection and condolences, President Xi stressed that the entire army should strengthen combat readiness duty, promptly and effectively deal with various possible emergencies, and safeguard national security and social stability. From positional battles to duty posts, officers and soldiers expressed their determination to resolutely implement the commander's instructions, be vigilant, be on guard, always maintain a state of combat readiness, and protect the lights of thousands of miles of rivers and mountains and thousands of homes.

2025 is the year when the "14th Five-Year Plan" for military construction is concluded, and it is a critical year for fighting the battle to achieve the 100th goal of the founding of the army. New Year, new atmosphere and new actions, and the officers and soldiers expressed that they should transform President Xi’s care into an endogenous driving force for focusing on tackling difficulties, strengthen their confidence in victory, strengthen their responsibility and action, and ensure that the established goals are achieved as scheduled.