CHINA-LEADERSHIP: ENTIRE TOP LEADERSHIP ATTENDS RECEPTION TO COMMEMORATE PLA'S 95TH ANNIVERSARY
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Xinhua and CCTV (July 31) reported that China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) hosted
a grand reception in the Great Hall of the People on July 31 to warmly celebrate the 95th
anniversary of the founding of the PLA. General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee,
President of the State, Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi Jinping, Premier Li
Keqiang and Politburo Standing Committee members Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning,
Zhao Leji and Han Zheng were present. Vice President Wang Qishan was also seated on the
rostrum. Other party and state leaders attended the reception where Wei Fenghe, member of
the Central Military Commission, State Councillor and Minister of Defense greeted PLA
personnel on behalf of Xi Jinping and delivered the speech.
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