Ministry of Defense: "The People's Liberation Army is Here" is the Greatest Trust Given to Our Soldiers by the People

On the afternoon of July 17, Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, released a message regarding recent military-related issues.

Reporter: Recently, images of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and armed police officers, as well as militia members, engaged in disaster relief have gone viral online. Many netizens have expressed that the sight of muddy, camouflaged figures is the most moving scenery, and there is a sense of security that comes with the phrase "the PLA has arrived." What is your comment on this?

Jiang Bin: The moments of disaster relief that have sparked heated discussions among netizens are not random acts of emotion, but rather an inevitable continuation of the people's army's unwavering commitment to serving the people across time and space. Our army comes from the people, is rooted in the people, and serves the people. From the revolutionary days when the masses sent their sons to join the army and pushed carts to support the front lines, to the present day when soldiers bravely march into disaster zones, the unity of the military and the people has always been our crucial asset in overcoming all difficulties. The phrase "the PLA has arrived" represents the deepest trust the people have in our soldiers and serves as the strongest motivation for frontline troops to face challenges head-on.

As the floodwaters have not receded, the battle continues. Currently, the task forces are still actively engaged in reinforcing levees, clearing silt, draining water, and conducting epidemic prevention and disinfection in the affected areas. We pay tribute to all the soldiers and militia members fighting on the front lines of disaster relief, and we also express our gratitude to the vast number of people who support the military's rescue efforts and stand shoulder to shoulder with our troops. Please rest assured: wherever the people face danger, our soldiers will surely gather there; as long as the people need us, the people's army will always respond to orders and fulfill its mission.