Xi honours Jiang Zemin on birth centenary
Xi Jinping presided over a commemoration for Jiang Zemin's birth centenary at the Great Hall of the People, delivering a 40-minute address that listed Jiang's achievements in political loyalty, economic development, foreign and defence policy, and crisis management. Xi highlighted Jiang's handling of post-1989 turbulence, the 1991 collapse of the Soviet bloc, the Asian financial crisis and 1998 flooding, and cited Jiang's recognition of the WTO opportunity period and stance against Taiwan independence. The speech was framed as a message of party unity and continuity of reform during a crucial year before the party's 21st national congress and amid intense rivalry with the United States.
Xi used Jiang's centenary to emphasize party unity and continuity.
Context
This event marked the centenary of Jiang Zemin's birth. It came as China prepares for the Communist Party's 21st national congress. The address could lead to greater emphasis on unity and steady policy continuity.
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