Nat’l security matter of

 prime importance: President Xi


English.news.cn | 2014-04-15 19:26:46 | Editor: Zhu

BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping stressed on Tuesday that ensuring national security is "a matter of prime importance" as China presses ahead with its modernization drive.
When chairing the first meeting of national security commission, Xi told participants to adhere to an overall national security outlook and explore a "national security path with Chinese characteristics."
Xi, who heads the commission, said China now faces the most complicated internal and external factors in history.
To implement the overall national security outlook, China must attach importance to both external and internal security. Domestically, China will pursue development, reform, stability and foster a safe environment, Xi said. Externally, the country will seek peace, cooperation, a win-win situation and a harmonious world, he said.
China must value both homeland security and the safety of its people. The country will rally support from its people in ensuring national security, according to the president.
Xi said China will build a national security system that covers the spheres of politics, territory, military, economy, culture, society, science and technology, information, ecology, nuclear, and natural resources.
China must pay attention to both development and security, because only a prosperous country can have a strong military, which in turn can protect the country, he noted.
China will not only pay attention to its own security, but also to common security. China will seek to form a community of common destiny and promote all parties involved to seek mutual benefit, interests and common security, he added.
Premier Li Keqiang and top legislator Zhang Dejiang, who are the commission’s deputy heads, also attended the meeting.
Related:
Xi Jinping expounds security commission role
BEIJING, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping has explained the main responsibilities of the national security commission.
A national security commission will be established to improve systems and strategies for national security, according to a major decision by the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee, which was held from Nov. 9 to 12. Full story
Commentary: China’s new security commission conducive to world peace
BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- The plenum of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which concluded last week, wasn’t entirely about economic reform as expected, with the formation of a new national security commission turning out to be an eye-catching part of China’s ambitious reform agenda.
The national security commission and its similar bodies can be found in scores of countries all over the world, including theUnited StatesandRussia. Full story

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-04/15/c_133264574.htm