We need more soldiers to win the war... Chinese President Xi said amid border tension

China, which has even threatened the border dispute with India and war with America, has now increased its military force. According to a report, Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the rapid modernization of the armed forces and recruits necessary to win future wars. It is being told that three lakh more will be recruited in the People's Liberation Army. The People's Liberation Army of China is said to be the largest army in the world.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a conference on military talent-related tasks that lasted from Friday to Sunday that China needs more new talent to win future wars. At the same time modernization of the armed forces is also necessary. With an annual military budget of US$ 209 billion, the Chinese military is rapidly modernizing and undertaking organizational reforms, he said. Apart from this, it is adding new weapon systems including hypersonic weapons to its ranks.

Xi has said the country's new talent is needed to meet the goals set before the centenary year of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in 2027, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. "Strengthening the fighting and winning capabilities should be the military's first and last goal," Xi said. He called for improving the technical know-how of military personnel to improve their ability to win modern warfare. He also talked about the creation of first-class military schools and expediting the training of first-class military personnel.

A Look at the People's Liberation Army

The Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Monday that the Chinese military has lured youth with several resources to induct 300,000 soldiers into the PLA. Let us tell you that since taking power in 2012, Xi has made massive reforms in the army. In which the number of PLA was reduced from 23 lakh to 20 lakh soldiers. 3 lakh personnel were removed from non-combat units.

The Morning Post quoted Chinese as saying, "PLA airborne units were upgraded from division-level to brigades, while pilots operating new generation fighter jets such as J-20, J-16s, J-10C" The number was also increased." Military sources say that the Chinese Navy has made many changes to enhance its maritime security. In addition, the PLA planned to increase its Marine Corps from about 20,000 personnel to 1 lakh, increasing the number of brigades from two to 10. Some troops will be stationed at those ports. Chinese President Xi aims to transform the PLA into a modern combat force before the centenary year by 2027 and a world-class military on par with the United States by 2050.