The Qiushi Editorial Department published (2021/15 dated 31 July) an article directed at the army, saying that it is critical for it to be built up politically and ideologically as well as militarily and that understanding the vital role of the Party’s leadership in the military’s success is crucial. It urged the army and its troops to remember their “glorious tradition.” Emphasizing the role of CCP leadership, the article pointed out that ever since the 18th Party Congress, Xi Jinping has “focused on building a people's army that listens to the commands of the Party, is able to be victorious, and is first-rate.” The article made it clear that the Party Central Committee and the Central Military Commission (CMC) have complete control over the people’s army as part of its strictly ordered and unified structure. The article further emphasized that “the army was founded by the Party, has been closely connected to the Party ever since, and has operated and struggled under the Party’s absolute leadership all along.” It also made clear that the overall goal for the Army is to ensure that it is absolutely loyal, pure, and reliable.
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