Xi Links Political Loyalty and Oversight to Defense Modernization at Start of 15th Five-Year Plan
A Xinhua report republished by 中国政协网 says Xi Jinping urged the PLA and People’s Armed Police to leverage political loyalty and stronger Party leadership to advance defense modernization steadily. He also called for stricter oversight of fund flows, power exercise, and quality control as the 2026–2030 planning period begins, alongside expanded training for joint operations and high-end innovation roles.