中国国防部7月31日在人民大会堂举办招待会，庆祝中国人民解放军建军99周年[1]。国防部长董军出席并致辞，向全体军队人员和支持国防建设的各界表示祝贺、问候和感谢[1]。
董军在致辞中指出，今年是中国共产党成立105周年、红军长征胜利90周年，也是打好实现建军一百年奋斗目标攻坚战的关键一年[1]。他强调人民军队要听党话跟党走，高质量推进国防和军队现代化[1]。招待会吸引了军委机关各部门、中共中央国务院有关部门、各国驻华武官等中外嘉宾参加[1]。
China's Ministry of National Defense held a grand reception on July 31, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People to celebrate the 99th founding anniversary of the People's Liberation Army [1]. Defense Minister Dong Jun attended the event and delivered remarks, extending congratulations, greetings, and thanks to all military personnel and sectors supporting national defense construction [1].
In his address, Dong Jun emphasized that the people's military must listen to and follow the Communist Party, advancing national defense and military modernization with high quality [1]. He noted that this year marks significant milestones, stating that "2026 is the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March, and a critical year in the campaign to achieve the goal of building a centennial military" [1]. The reception was attended by officials from various departments of the Central Military Commission, relevant departments of the Communist Party and State Council, and foreign military attaches and international guests stationed in China [1].