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BEIJING, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday inspected the Central Military Commission (CMC) joint battle command center, calling for building a joint battle command system with Chinese characteristics.

Xi on Wednesday morning visited the center, where he serves as the Commander in Chief, calling for implementing the military strategies under the new situations and focusing on the key functions of studying on fighting wars and commanding battles.

Xi, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and CMC chairman, also asked officers to change their ideas, innovate and tackle difficulties, in a bid to build a joint battle command system that was "absolutely loyal, resourceful in fighting, efficient in commanding and courageous and capable of winning wars."

The strategic and operational command system should be efficient and active in both peace and war, Xi added.