On this day, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a landmark speech during the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Speaking from Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Xi emphasized the central role of the military in safeguarding national sovereignty and achieving the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.
“A strong country must have a strong military, as only then can it guarantee the security of the nation.” β Xi Jinping
This statement reaffirmed the Chinese Communist Partyβs commitment to building a world-class military, capable of defending Chinaβs growing global interests and asserting its position on the world stage.