>Xu said President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have maintained frequent and constructive communication in recent years, pushing the Sino-German comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership to new heights.
>The Chinese military will work with its German counterparts to develop military-to-military relations based on long-term strategic goals and planning, Xu said.
>“It’s necessary to concentrate on preparations for fighting a war,” Xi said. “We need to take all complex situations into consideration and make emergency plans accordingly.
>“We have to step up combat readiness exercises, joint exercises and confrontational exercises to enhance servicemen’s capabilities and preparation for war.”