Speaking for the first time in his precedent-breaking third term as head of state, Mr Xi called for China to step up its ability to safeguard national security and manage public security.
President Xi Jinping speaks during the closing session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in BeijingChina must modernise its military to make it a"Great Wall of Steel", President Xi Jinping has said.China"Security is the foundation for development, stability is the prerequisite for prosperity," he said at the closing of the annual parliament session.It comes after Mr Xi replaced top security officials with his trusted allies.
Mr Xi said China must oppose pro-independence and secessionist activities in the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which China claims as its own. He said it must also oppose the interference of external forces. He said China must achieve greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology - after the US blocked China's access to chip-making equipment and other cutting-edge technologies.
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