National security tops xi’s agenda
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NATIONAL security is “a matter of prime importance” as China presses ahead with its modernization drive, President Xi Jinping stressed yesterday.
Chairing the first meeting of the national security commission, Xi told members to adhere to an overall national security outlook and explore a “national security path with Chinese characteristics.”
Xi, who heads the commission, said China is facing the most complicated internal and external factors in history.
To implement the overall national security outlook, China must attach importance to both external and internal security. Domestically, China will pursue development, reform, stability and foster a safe environment, Xi said. Externally, the country will seek peace, cooperation, a win-win situation and a harmonious world, he said.
China must value both homeland security and the safety of its people. The country will rally support from its people in ensuring national security, the president said.
Xi said China will build a national security system that covers the spheres of politics, territory, military, economy, culture, society, science and technology, information, ecology, nuclear, and natural resources.
China must pay attention to both development and security, he said. Only a prosperous country can have a strong military to protect the country.
China will not only pay attention to its own security, he added, it will aslo seek to form a community of common destiny and promote all parties involved to seek mutual benefit, interests and common security.
On Monday, Xi urged the air force to adopt an integrated air and space defence capability when he visited air force headquarters in Beijing. Xi, who is also head of the military, told officers to sharpen their offensive and defensive capabilities.
The United States was the first country to develop anti-satellite weapons in the 1950s, but currently has no known weapons dedicated to that mission.
China has been working hard in developing its space programs for military, commercial and scientific purposes.
Xi has said he wants China to establish itself as a space superpower.
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