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Chinese President Xi Jinping has visited the Chinese military's joint operations command center to send his greetings to the officers and soldiers there. 

President Xi, who also serves as the commander-in-chief of the Chinese army, urged the army to implement a set of military strategies and tactics that suit the new domestic and international situation. He emphasized that the center must focus on its core function of operation command. He added to bear in mind the ultimate target of building a stronger Chinese army. 

President Xi also underlined the need for creation and reform within the army so as to build a comprehensive, integrated and effective command system.