National defense education day is a theme activity day designated by the state to carry out large-scale national defense education for all, and it is one of the forms of mass national defense education activities. China has designated Saturday of the third week of each month as National Defense Education Day. September 16, 2023 is the 23rd National Defense Day.
National defense refers to the military activities carried out by the state to guard against and resist aggression, stop armed subversion and division, and safeguard national sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, security and development interests, as well as military-related political, economic, diplomatic, scientific and technological, educational and other activities.
National defense construction refers to all aspects of improving national defense capabilities for national security interests, including armed forces construction, manpower mobilization preparation, battlefield preparation, strategic material reserve, national defense construction, national defense science and technology research, national defense education and military training.
The significance of national defense construction
1 is a necessary measure for the country to cope with the global multi-polarization strategic situation.
With the development of all countries in the world, the international situation tends to be multipolar. Doing a good job in national defense and army building is conducive to occupying a favorable position in the multi-polar pattern, grasping the initiative of the state, safeguarding the territorial integrity of the country, and opposing hegemonism and power politics.
2. Improve the hard power of national defense and effectively safeguard national security.
National defense and the army are the most powerful shields for a country to safeguard its sovereignty. Constantly improving national defense and army building is conducive to strengthening war defense, improving the country's military competitiveness and avoiding political and military aggression.
3. It is a necessary means for China to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Without a strong military team, there will be no strong military resistance. National defense and army building are conducive to effectively safeguarding people's security and interests and improving international status, and are necessary strategic arrangements. Strong national defense and army building have provided strong support for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.