Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a deep understanding of the complex and dangerous situation facing national security and urged efforts to modernize the national security system and its efficiency. During the first meeting of the National Security Committee of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, which he chairs, Xi emphasized the importance of "deeply understanding the complex and grave situation concerning national security, correctly assessing the major issues in this area, and striving to protect the new development structure in China with a new security framework, opening new horizons for national security work."
Participants in the meeting noted that "the committee firmly protects national sovereignty, security, and development interests. National security is being comprehensively strengthened," stating that "the national security issues currently facing China are more complex and more difficult to resolve." They stressed the necessity of preparing for the worst and most extreme scenarios and having the capacity to endure the most adverse situations. Participants committed to actively ensuring political security, improving internet data security and artificial intelligence management, and the urgent need to establish a monitoring and early warning system for security risks.
