General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi Jinping, visited the Airborne Corps. He emphasized that the Airborne Corps plays a special and significant role in the military force system and operational system of our armed forces. It is necessary to deeply implement the thought on strengthening the military in the new era, adhere to the military strategic guideline of the new era, meet the requirements of the transformational construction of the Air Force, comprehensively strengthen military training and preparations for war, comprehensively enhance the capability of airborne operations, and strive to build a powerful modernized airborne force.

In late autumn, the Jingchu region is adorned with a tapestry of colors, offering a picturesque landscape. In the afternoon, Xi Jinping arrived at the headquarters of the Airborne Corps, where he was warmly welcomed. He then met with the officers and soldiers of the Airborne Corps, taking group photos with them. After the photo session, Xi Jinping inspected the airborne combat and support equipment, gaining detailed insights into the technical and tactical capabilities of typical weaponry, and listened to briefings on the relevant situations. Upon learning of the positive progress in the weaponry system construction of the Airborne Corps in recent years, Xi Jinping expressed his satisfaction. He emphasized the need to strengthen the combat demand-driven approach, enhance the standardization, series, and generalization of airborne equipment, and promote their practical application in actual combat scenarios, thereby constructing a new type of airborne equipment system.

Subsequently, Xi Jinping visited the history museum of the Airborne Corps. This corps is a heroic unit with a profound history and distinguished achievements. During the revolutionary war era, it underwent the baptism of war and fire, and in the Battle of Shangganling during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, it demonstrated the national and military prestige. In the period of peaceful construction, it has excellently completed a series of major tasks, giving rise to a large number of heroic collectives and model figures. Xi Jinping carefully viewed the exhibits and listened attentively to the explanations. He reminded everyone to make good use of the advantages of red resources, educate and guide the officers and soldiers to carry forward the glorious traditions, and strive to be the inheritors of heroes in the new era.

After listening to the work report of the Airborne Corps, Xi Jinping delivered an important speech. Xi Jinping affirmed the achievements made by the Airborne Corps in its construction since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. He emphasized the need to remember the responsibilities and missions, enhance the awareness of preparing for war, and ensure that military preparations are thorough and solid. It is necessary to understand the characteristics and laws of the use of airborne forces in modern warfare, update the concept of airborne operations, innovate in combat styles and force application methods, and fully leverage the unique advantages of the Airborne Corps. Focus should be placed on basic training and intensive practice of key and difficult subjects, strengthening comprehensive, systematic, and scenario-based training under complex and challenging conditions. Efforts should be increased in joint training with other military branches, promoting deep integration of combat and training, and enhancing joint command, joint operations, and joint support capabilities.

Xi Jinping pointed out that it is necessary to implement the concept of system construction, coordinate efforts to strengthen the construction of airborne combat forces, comprehensively enhance the construction of the cadre team, and steadily promote high-quality development, forming combat capabilities in a systematic manner. Efforts should be made to strengthen the practical exploration of new combat effectiveness construction, leveraging advanced scientific and technological achievements to empower and enhance the construction of airborne forces, driving the transformation of combat effectiveness generation models. Focus should be on achieving the centenary goal of building a strong military, seizing the core capabilities of airborne operations, and ensuring the successful implementation of all tasks outlined in the "14th Five-Year Plan," to guarantee the achievement of set goals on schedule. It is essential to adhere to a strategy that balances the present and the future, enhancing the planning and design of airborne forces, and ensuring that the target map, route map, and construction map are scientifically formulated.

Xi Jinping emphasized the need to earnestly implement the spirit of the Central Military Commission's political work conference, fully leverage the power of political work, and provide a strong political guarantee for the construction of the airborne forces. Political rectification should be deepened, the political responsibility for governing the Party and enforcing discipline should be firmly pressed, and strong Party organizations with steadfast political conviction and capable abilities should be forged. Issues of corruption and unhealthy tendencies among officers and soldiers should be strictly addressed to ensure that the heroic forces remain pure and glorious. Higher standards and stricter requirements should be upheld, vigorously enhancing the cultivation of combat spirit, strengthening practical training and tempering, and fostering the unique courage and boldness characteristic of airborne forces. The principles of governing the military by law and strictly managing the military should be adhered to, with rigorous education and management, maintaining regular order, and ensuring the high degree of centralization, unity, and safety and stability of the troops. Each level should focus on grassroots work, strengthen the foundation, and passionately help officers and soldiers resolve their difficulties, stimulating the enthusiasm of the majority of officers and soldiers to unite and strive, and jointly creating a new chapter in the construction of the airborne forces.