Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed national security officials, urging them to prepare for «worst case scenarios» in light of increasing internal and external threats.
During the meeting of the National Security Committee of the Party, Xi Jinping noted the growing complexity and difficulties that China is facing in the field of national security, and stressed the need to prepare for serious tests.
«We must be prepared for strong winds and rough waves, as well as dangerous stormy seas. We need to stick to results-oriented thinking and anticipate the worst-case scenario,» Xi Jinping said. According to CNN, these instructions came from China's influential leader at a time when the country is facing various challenges, ranging from economic problems to a hostile international environment.
Xi Jinping noted that China must accelerate the modernization of its system and forces national security, making them more effective in real situations. He also stressed the need to develop a national security risk monitoring and early warning system, improve security education and data and artificial intelligence management.