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The Chinese people must always stay vigilant in times of peace: Jun Zhengping
Published: Mar 01, 2026 05:59 PM
The Weibo post of Jun Zhengping Studio on February 28. Photo: Screenshot of Jun Zhengping Studio

The Weibo post of Jun Zhengping Studio on February 28. Photo: Screenshot of Jun Zhengping Studio


On February 28, after the US and Israel launched massive attacks on Iran, the official Weibo account of Jun Zhengping Studio run by the People's Liberation Army Daily released the following commentary:

Peace has never appeared out of thin air, nor will the flames of war recede through prayer alone. Throughout human history, the law of the jungle has always held sway; the strong preying on the weak has never truly vanished. The international landscape today is complex and volatile, with risks and challenges lurking beneath the surface. Once the string of vigilance is loosened, the consequences for a nation and its people could be irreparable.

Staying vigilant even in times of peace—this is a survival wisdom deeply woven into the bloodline of the Chinese nation. Every Chinese citizen must clearly recognize this truth: Stay alert to peril when safe, and remain vigilant against chaos when secure. Only by maintaining a sense of urgency and preparing for the worst can we truly safeguard the hard-won peace and stability we enjoy today.