Combat Ready, United, and Ready to Fight for Reunification

Chinese People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command Releases Music Video Highlighting Combat Readiness

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command released a music video titled "Zhong Guo Ren (Chinese People in English)" on its official WeChat account in celebration of the New Year on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The video showcases the determination, will, and ability of officers and soldiers in the theater to stay vigilant, remain ready to fight at any time, and resolutely safeguard the reunification of the motherland.

The video features images of combat readiness of troops from various services in the PLA Eastern Theater Command, as well as those of multiple military exercises around Taiwan island. It also highlights new equipment such as the "ginkgo leaf" and the Type 076 amphibious assault ship, demonstrating the PLA's resolve to fight back against any attempt for "Taiwan independence" and prevent any forces from splitting the island from China's sovereign territory.

The selection of "Chinese People" as the theme song for the music video emphasizes the shared identity of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits. The video also includes scenes of teachers and students from universities in the Chinese mainland visiting Taiwan and being warmly welcomed, reflecting the deep friendship between compatriots across the Straits. These scenes convey a message of hope for peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and encourage Taiwan compatriots to see the true face of "Taiwan independence" separatist forces.

The video emphasizes the constant state of combat readiness of the PLA troops, assuring the Chinese people of their determination and ability to defend the country, suppress secession, and safeguard national unity and security. The video also highlights the PLA's response to external threats and provocations, demonstrating its resolve to defend national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

The appearance of advanced equipment like the "ginkgo leaf" and the Type 076 amphibious assault ship showcases China's advancements in national defense science and technology and the improvement of naval and air combat capabilities. The video also features images of a bird and a ginkgo leaf, which have been speculated to be metaphors for the PLA's sixth-generation stealth fighter jet.

The release of the video on the first day of the New Year serves as a stern warning to the separatist forces of "Taiwan independence." The PLA Eastern Theater Command has consistently responded strongly to their provocations and their collusion with external forces. The video demonstrates the PLA's comprehensive combat plan and capabilities, including reconnaissance, early warning, sea assault, air superiority, and land strike capabilities, ensuring its readiness to resolutely fight back against any potential provocations.