CPC to build world-class armed forces by mid-21st century: Xi

BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping said Wednesday the Communist Party of China (CPC) will strive to fully transform the people's armed forces into a world-class military by the mid-21st century.

By 2020, mechanization will be basically achieved. The modernization of national defense and armed forces should be basically completed by 2035, Xi said at the opening session of the 19th CPC National Congress.