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Chinese Embassy in Amman marks 98th anniversary of People's Liberation Army
Ammon News - The Chinese Embassy in Amman hosted a reception on Tuesday evening to mark the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), with senior Jordanian officials, military leaders, diplomats, and members of the media in attendance.
In his keynote speech, Chinese Defense Attaché Colonel Li Pengfei reflected on the PLA's legacy and highlighted China's commitment to international peace and cooperation. "On August 1, 1927, the Communist Party of China led the Nanchang Uprising and for the first time in Chinese history established a military that truly belonged to the people," he said. "Over 98 years, the PLA has endured wars and hardships, making great sacrifices to support China's modernization and national defense."
Colonel Li emphasized China's goal of building a world-class military by the PLA's centenary in 2027, citing the institution's disciplined service to global peace and justice. "The PLA will remain a staunch force that safeguards world peace and will continue to deepen cooperation with the armed forces of friendly countries, including Jordan," he said.
Addressing current global dynamics, Li warned of increasing instability. "Unprecedented changes are unfolding rapidly, thrusting the world into heightened volatility. We must reject unilateralism and hegemonism, and instead build a community with a shared future for humanity," he said.
Marking the 80th anniversaries of both the end of World War II and the founding of the United Nations, the Chinese attaché called for resisting modern forms of coercion and power politics. He reiterated China's firm stance on the Taiwan issue, asserting that "China's reunification is inevitable, and the PLA is confident and capable of defending the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity."
Turning to the Middle East, Li expressed deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. "We commend the tireless efforts of the Jordanian Armed Forces and charity organizations under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II. Their humanitarian role has gained wide international respect," he said.
He reaffirmed China's commitment to the two-state solution as the only viable path to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "China will continue working with the international community, including Jordan, to end the war in Gaza, restore peace in the region, and achieve a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian question," he stated.
Concluding his remarks, Colonel Li called for renewed international diplomacy and expressed hope that ceasefire agreements could soon be reached in the region. "We sincerely hope for an end to hostilities and relief for the immense suffering of the Palestinian people," he said. Petra
