Li Qiang discusses national defense and the modernization of the military in the government work report.

Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council stated in the government work report on the 5th that in the past year, new achievements have been made in the modernization of national defense and the military. In the new year, we must deeply implement Xi Jinping's military thinking, implement the new era military strategic guidelines, adhere to the absolute leadership of the Party over the people's army, comprehensively and thoroughly implement the system of the chairman of the Military Commission being responsible for the military, take political party building as the core, continue to deepen political education and rectification, and continue to fight for the achievement of the centenary goal of building the army. Solidly promote military training and preparedness, accelerate the construction of advanced combat capabilities, and improve the strategic ability to defend national sovereignty, security, and development interests. Carry out the preparation of the "Fifteen Five" plan for military construction, implement major national defense development projects, and carry out projects to advance the modernization of military theory. Work together to promote reform across military and civilian fields, optimize the national defense science and technology industry system and layout, consolidate and improve integrated national strategic systems and capabilities. Accelerate the construction of defense mobilization capabilities, and deepen national defense education for all citizens. Governments at all levels should strongly support national defense and military construction, deepen the "double support" work, and strengthen the unity of the military, government, and civilians.