Amid rising tensions with the U.S. over Taiwan issues and border clashes with its neighbor India, Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered a "comprehensive upgrade" in China's armed forces.

Xi Jinping Calls For 'Building A Strong Army In The New Era' Amid Taiwan Issues And Border Tensions With India

© Provided by BenzingaXi Jinping Calls For 'Building A Strong Army In The New Era' Amid Taiwan Issues And Border Tensions With India

What Happened: Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, called for "building a strong army in the new era," according to CGTN, a state-owned media.

Xi Jinping Calls For 'Building A Strong Army In The New Era' Amid Taiwan Issues And Border Tensions With India (msn.com)