BEIJING: An array of high-profile events were held in the past week to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), with President Xi Jinping renewing his call for building a strong country.
At a reception held on the eve of the National Day, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized that the “best way” to commemorate the anniversary is to advance the “unprecedented” cause of building China into a strong country and achieving national rejuvenation on all fronts by pursuing Chinese modernization.
A day before, when he conferred the highest state honors on heroes and role models, Xi called on the Chinese to bear in mind the aspiration to make the country strong.
“We should be loyal to the country, love the country, integrate personal development goals into the overall national development, and realize personal value in fulfilling duties for the country and serving the people,” he said.
About 12 years ago, shortly after assuming the Party’s top post, Xi first mentioned the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.
In less than ten years, he led China to eliminate absolute poverty, achieving the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects. –Agencies
