Xi Jinping speaks at event to commemorate former president Jiang Zemin centenary
President Xi Jinping presides over a grand ceremony in Beijing on Monday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of former state leader Jiang Zemin, who served as the country’s top leader between 1989 and the early 2000s and died in 2022. Xi is addressing thousands of officials and delegates from various sectors at the ceremony, held in the Great Hall of the People, delivering a speech…
President Xi Jinping led commemorations for the birth centenary of former state leader Jiang Zemin on Monday at a grand ceremony in Beijing. The speech, delivered over 40 minutes, emphasized Jiang's contributions to the Communist Party and the country, displaying a large portrait of Jiang above the rostrum—a practice reserved for deceased former top leaders.
All seven members of the Politburo Standing Committee and retired state leaders attended the ceremony, highlighting unity within the party. Xi praised Jiang's achievements, from political loyalty to economic development and foreign policy, drawing parallels to his own governance priorities. The ceremony took place a year before the 21st national party congress, where Xi is expected to secure another term as party leader.
Jiang voluntarily stepped down from his leadership positions in 2002. Xi highlighted Jiang's unwavering commitment to the party's line and policies during complex international situations, praising his courage and sense of responsibility. The commemorative event comes ahead of the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule, which Xi also praised Jiang for.
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