Highlights of Xi's speech at rally marking PLA's 90th anniversary

A J-15 fighter jet undertakes training aboard aircraft carrier Liaoning. [Photo by Li Tang/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

5. Thoughts on building strong army

The CPC has established its thoughts on building a strong military in a new phase, Xi said.

The Party has put forward a series of new ideas and requirements concerning national defense and military building in the past five years since the 18th CPC National Congress, which together constitute the CPC's thoughts on building a strong army in the new phase, Xi said.

The Party's military strengthening theories should be constantly enriched and developed to cope with new challenges and solve new problems under new circumstances, he said.