Eastern Theater Command 东部战区

The Eastern Theater Command conducted successive joint exercises to deter separatist acts seeking "Taiwan independence."

During the Long March, the Red Army crossed nearly 100 rivers, climbed more than 40 high mountains and steep peaks, and fought more than 600 campaigns and battles, forging with their lives the fighting spirit to dare to fight and be certain of victory. In summarizing and explaining the historical lessons of the Long March's victory, President Xi emphasized the need to maintain an unwavering focus on preparing for war and fighting, uphold combat effectiveness as the sole and fundamental criterion, expand and deepen preparations for military struggle, strengthen realistic combat training, and accelerate improvements in the ability to win informationized warfare. Today, naval and air force ships and aircraft respond decisively when confronted with provocations by formidable adversaries, and the Eastern Theater Command conducts successive joint exercises to strongly deter “Taiwan independence” separatist acts. Officers and soldiers throughout the armed forces are full of courage and fighting spirit, confident and capable of defeating any invading enemy.