Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered an address commemorating the centenary of the birth of former leader Jiang Zemin, reflecting on China’s historical development and future trajectory. During the official gathering, Xi recognized Jiang’s leadership during a critical period of economic transition, highlighting his role in advancing market reforms, integrating China into the global economy, and formulating the “Three Represents” theory. The commemoration framed Jiang’s historical contributions as foundational steps toward China’s modern objectives, emphasizing the continuation of national modernization, social stability, and economic resilience amid contemporary global challenges.
- China held an official symposium to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of former President Jiang Zemin.
- President Xi Jinping delivered a commemorative speech reviewing Jiang’s contributions to China’s economic reform and opening-up policies.
- The address highlighted major milestones from Jiang’s tenure, including China’s accession to the World Trade Organization and the return of Hong Kong and Macao.
- Xi reiterated the importance of political unity and strategic continuity in advancing modern national development goals.
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China must honestly reflect in the past to learn for the future. Compare it with Japan. Since 1945, Japan has been a model global citizen. Since 1945, China invaded Tibet and Vietnam, funded genocide in Cambodia and war in Korea, propped up the most repressive regimes like North Korea, Iran and Russia, and threatened to grab territory from Philippines, Taiwan, India and more. Not only that but the imported idea of Communism killed 80 million Chinese. Unlike Japan (which apologised to China in 1972, 1985, 2005) Mao coldly said 'we have so many people in China, we can afford to lose a few.'