Phoenix TV:

We know the armed forces are now engaged in deepening reform. However, some people hold that the time of reform is also a vulnerable time. How can we maintain combat readiness, especially in the time of the adjustment of the layout of our combat troops, and will the combat readiness be affected during the period?

Zhou Shangping:

I would like to answer the question. It is known that maintaining constant combat readiness is a basic requirement of any armed force in order to ensure its fighting capabilities to achieve victory. The main aim of this reform is enhancing the preparedness for war and capabilities in war, by straightening out command relationships, optimizing the organizational structure and enriching the overall level of the combat forces. According to the decisions and instructions of President Xi Jinping and the Central Military Commission (CMC), the CMC works out an implementation plan that is capable of adjusting the combat troops step by step and introduces a series of measures for improving combat readiness, maintaining sufficient troops on duty, organizing spot tests of combat readiness and strengthening sea and air patrols, far-sea training and trans-regional joint maneuvers.

The armed forces are maintaining constant combat readiness that means ensuring the troops are ready to assemble at the first call and are capable of fighting and winning. We are capable of dealing with a diverse range of security threats, resolutely safeguarding China's sovereignty, security and development interests. Thank you.

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