The Chinese military has been instructed to prepare for an all-out conflict.

Chinese President Xi Jinping at a meeting with the Central Military Commission on January 4. Photo: Xinhua.

Chinese President Xi Jinping issued directives on January 4th at a meeting with top officials of the Central Military Commission (CMC). The meeting was subsequently broadcast on state television, according to reports.South China Morning Post.

In his first command of 2019, Xi Jinping emphasized that the Chinese military needed to "prepare for an all-out conflict," and that "preparations for combat and warfare must be strengthened to ensure an effective response in emergency situations."

The Chinese president demanded that all military units accurately understand the major security challenges and national development trends, thereby enhancing their awareness of the difficulties, crises, and wars that China could face at any time.

Earlier this week, the PLA Daily, the official newspaper of the Chinese military, declared in an editorial that "there is no more time to hesitate in preparing for war."

CMC has issued a series of directives aimed at boosting soldier morale, stating that it will promote soldiers based on individual performance and is committed to being more lenient with training errors.

Military expert Ni Lexiong in Shanghai believes that the recent show of force by the Chinese military may be intended to send a warning message to countries that want to obstruct Beijing's plan to unify Taiwan. China has always considered Taiwan an inseparable part of its territory and is prepared to unify it by force if necessary.

According to a report on China Central Television (CCTV), President Xi Jinping's directive prioritizes strengthening military training, focusing on combat readiness, drills, counterattacks, and military investigations. This order applies to all units, including the regular army, military academies, and armed police, aiming to ensure they "overcome all challenges and win every battle."