President Xi calls for world-class military research, schools

https://v.qq.com/txp/iframe/player.html?vid=p0527z61lsd&width=500&height=375&auto=0Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for efforts to cultivate more talented candidates for the army, and the establishment of world-class military research and educational institutions. 

Xi, also the chairman of China's Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a ceremony to mark the reshuffling of China's military research institutions and schools. He said the quality of research and personnel education need to be improved.

The president also attended a symposium with the current chief officers of the institutions where he stressed the importance of implementing reforms, improving capability and innovation in fostering military expertise and scientific research. 

Xi's comments come amid efforts to reform the military to make it smarter, stronger, and more combat-worthy.