What Jiang Zemin’s legacy means for China as Xi marks his 100th birthday
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the Communist Party of China and the Chinese people to carry forward the legacy of former leader Jiang Zemin as the country marks the 100th anniversary of Jiang’s. . .
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the Communist Party of China and the Chinese people to carry forward the legacy of former leader Jiang Zemin as the country marks the 100th anniversary of Jiang’s birth. Xi made the remarks Monday at a gathering in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People commemorating Jiang,Anadolu Agencyreported. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, urged the party and people across the country to draw inspiration from Jiang’s life and work while continuing to advance socialism with Chinese characteristics. RECOMMENDED STORIESWhy Xi is calling for stronger disaster defenses across ChinaChina calls off drone shows across the country after Beijing crashWhy Hiroshima's 81st anniversary still matters in today's nuclear ageUNESCO selects Beijing as 2029 World Capital of ArchitectureThe commemoration comes a century after Jiang was born on August 17, 1926, in Yangzhou, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province. Jiang served as general secretary of the Communist Party from 1989 to 2002 and as China’s president from 1993 to 2003. During his leadership,Chinaunderwent a period of rapid economic growth and expanded its integration into the global economy. One of the defining milestones of his tenure was China’s accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001, a move that accelerated the country’s participation in global trade. Xi’s remarks highlighted the continued importance of Jiang’s political legacy within the Communist Party as China seeks to maintain its socialist development model while navigating a rapidly changing global environment. Jiang died in Shanghai on November 30, 2022, at the age of 96. His centenary is being marked by China’s leadership as an opportunity to reflect on his contribution to the country’s development and to reinforce the party’s commitment to its current political and economic path. By invoking Jiang’s legacy, Xi also emphasized the continuity of the Communist Party’s leadership and its long-term vision for China’s development. News. AzBy Aysel Mammadzada