President Xi Pledges to Make Greater National Achievements and Contribute to Peace and Development of Humanity » Capital News

October 2 – President Xi Jinping said Monday that the Chinese people will achieve more remarkable results and make greater contributions to the noble cause of peace and development of mankind.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during a reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Party . Republic of China (PRC).

Chinese National Day falls on October 1.

Premier Li Qiang presided over the reception. Other Party and state leaders Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng attended the event alongside around 3,000 Chinese and foreign guests.

In his speech, Xi, on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, first paid tribute to the people of all ethnic groups in China, the officers and soldiers of the People's Liberation Army China and the People's Armed Police, and to other political parties and individuals without party affiliation.

Xi extended sincere greetings to his compatriots in the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and the Taiwan region, as well as overseas Chinese. He also expressed sincere gratitude to friendly countries and international friends who care about and support the development of the PRC.

In this new journey in the new era, the central task of the Party and the country is to build China into a strong country and achieve national rejuvenation on all fronts by continuing China's modernization, Xi said.

Steadily pushing forward this unprecedented great cause is the best way to celebrate the PRC's anniversary, he stressed.

Chinese Communist Party and state leaders attend a reception to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China with around 3,000 Chinese and foreign guests at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 30 September 2024. / China

Xi stressed that to advance China's modernization, it is imperative to always uphold the central role of the Party in exercising overall leadership and coordinating the efforts of all parties, unswervingly following the path of socialism to Chinese approach, deepen reforms at all levels and expand opening-up, maintain a people-centered approach and remain committed to peaceful development.

He called for efforts to comprehensively, accurately and unswervingly implement “One country, two systems”, “the Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong”, “the Macao people administering Macao” and a high degree of autonomy for both regions in order to maintain and promote long-term prosperity and stability.

Efforts should be made to adhere to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus and deepen cross-Strait economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, Xi added, calling for resolute opposition to China separatists. “Taiwan independence”.

He said it was imperative to advocate for an equal and orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization that benefits all, and to advance the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the 'Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative to promote the building of a community with common sharing. the future of humanity.

After 75 years of strenuous efforts, China's modernization has proceeded with promising prospects, Xi said, while warning of potential risks and challenges on the road ahead.

“We must remain aware of potential dangers and be well prepared,” he said, calling for efforts to resolutely overcome uncertainties and unexpected risks and challenges.

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