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Xi Jinping Addresses 100th Anniversary of Jiang Zemin's Birth in Beijing
WHY IT MATTERS
The event commemorates a key figure in China’s recent history, reinforcing party continuity and honoring Jiang’s influence on the country’s development.
What happened
On Monday, President Xi Jinping presided over a grand ceremony in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People to mark the centenary of former state leader Jiang Zemin’s birth. Jiang, who led China from 1989 until the early 2000s, passed away in 2022.
Thousands of officials and delegates from various sectors attended the event, where Xi delivered a speech that highlighted Jiang’s contributions to the Communist Party and the nation.
The ceremony underscored Jiang’s enduring legacy and reaffirmed his role in shaping modern China’s political landscape.
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Xi Jinping speaks at event to commemorate former president Jiang Zemin centenary
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