On July 21, 2026, a reception was held by the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait to mark the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The celebration was attended by over 400 participants, including Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Yang Xin, Defense Attaché Senior Colonel Liu Zongzhen, senior Kuwaiti officials including Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Meshaal Al-Sabah and Commander of the Artillery Corps Brigadier General Faisal Al-Ajil, along with friends from various sectors, heads of diplomatic missions, and representatives from the Chinese companies and institutions and the local Chinese community.   

In his speech, Senior Colonel Liu Zongzhen stressed that the PLA is the people’s armed forces created by the Communist Party of China, adding that under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the CPC with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the people’s armed forces walk unswervingly on the path of building a powerful military with Chinese characteristics and serve as a staunch defender of international peace. In recent years, China-Kuwait strategic partnership, especially military-to-military relations, has achieved significant growth. China stands ready to work with Kuwait to earnestly implement the important common understandings reached between the two heads of state and foster cooperation between the two states and militaries.

The guests present extended warm congratulations on the achievements of the PLA and highly praised China’s positive contributions to promoting world peace and development.