Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of political guidance, strengthened mission commitment, and hard work in enhancing the deterrence and combat capabilities of the strategic missile force during his inspection of a certain brigade of the Rocket Force.

General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi Jinping, visited a certain brigade of the Rocket Force, emphasizing the need to deeply implement the strong military thought of the new era, adhere to the military strategy guidelines of the new era, grasp the characteristics and laws of the construction and operational application of strategic missile forces, uphold political guidance, strengthen mission responsibility, work diligently and practically, promote high-quality development in the construction of the military, enhance strategic deterrence and actual combat capabilities, and resolutely accomplish all tasks entrusted by the Party and the people.

In the golden October, the Jianghuai region is adorned with beautiful mountains and rivers, presenting a picturesque landscape. At around morning, Xi Jinping visited a certain Rocket Force brigade, where he first inspected the brigade's military history corridor. This brigade is a strategic missile force with a glorious history of many years. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, guided by Xi Jinping's thought on strengthening the military, the brigade has steadfastly upheld the Party's banner, vigorously promoted practical combat training, and successfully accomplished a series of major tasks.

At the exhibition panels reflecting the development history of the troops and the comprehensive construction in the new era, Xi Jinping thoroughly understood the situation of officers and soldiers studying the Party's innovative theories, intensifying military training, and carrying forward the fine traditions. On the training ground, a row of a certain type of missile was neatly arranged. This was the new main combat weaponry recently replaced by the brigade. Xi Jinping arrived here, listened to the introduction of the tactical and technical performance of the weaponry, and observed the training situation of the officers and soldiers. Seeing the officers and soldiers operating skillfully, well-trained, and in high spirits, Xi Jinping was very pleased. He took a group photo with the officers and soldiers and encouraged them to train diligently, scientifically, and safely, to master and make good use of their weapons, and to live up to the trust and expectations of the Party and the people.

Subsequently, Xi Jinping listened to the work report of the brigade and delivered an important speech. He emphasized that it is necessary to ensure the effective implementation of the spirit of the Central Military Commission's political work conference within the troops, focusing on the local Party committees and leading cadres, closely linking with the actual conditions of the troops, continuously deepening political rectification, and earnestly carrying out all tasks of political construction of the military. It is essential to uphold the absolute leadership of the Party over the military, deepen the arming of the Party's innovative theories, bring ideological and political work to the launch pad, and ensure that the troops resolutely obey the command of the Party Central Committee and the Central Military Commission at any time and under any circumstances. Strictly adhere to democratic centralism, maintain the seriousness of intra-Party political life, and enhance the leadership, organizational, and executive capabilities of the brigade Party committee. Strengthen the construction of grassroots Party organizations, enhance the ability to follow the guidelines in building and leading the soldiers in executing tasks, and solidify the foundation of troop construction and combat effectiveness. Focus on addressing ideological root issues through discussion and analysis, and seriously investigate corruption and unhealthy tendencies among the officers and soldiers. Party committees and organs at all levels should improve their guidance, coordinate well, continuously address the "five excesses" to alleviate the burden on the grassroots, and with full enthusiasm, help the officers and soldiers resolve their difficulties, thereby stimulating the motivation and vitality for undertaking and creating.

Xi Jinping emphasized the need to strengthen awareness of potential dangers, crisis, and the readiness for combat, comprehensively enhance training and preparation for battle, solidify the combat capabilities of the military, and effectively safeguard national strategic security and core interests. It is necessary to adapt to the changes in modern warfare forms and combat methods, closely align with combat missions, opponents, and environments, and conduct targeted training on new equipment, skills, and tactics. Specialized and precise training should be strengthened for typical actions. Efforts should be made to enhance supporting construction, forming a systematic practical combat capability. Based on actual conditions, proactive measures should be taken to explore and innovate the application styles and organizational models of strategic forces, fully leveraging the strategic functions of the weapons at hand.

Zhang Youxia and others participated in the event.