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According to state media outlets Xinhua and China.com, Xi delivered a speech at the commemorative event held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the morning of July 1.
Xi characterized the Taiwan issue as a historical task for the party, stating, "Resolving the Taiwan issue and achieving complete national unification is a historical mission that our party has consistently pursued." He emphasized the need to uphold the "One China" principle and the "1992 Consensus."
He expressed strong opposition to Taiwan independence movements and foreign interference, declaring, "We must resolutely strike against the forces advocating Taiwan independence and oppose external interference, while firmly advancing the cause of national unification."
Xi also conveyed a message regarding military strength, asserting, "To become a strong nation, we must have a strong military; a strong military ensures national security." He called for the comprehensive implementation of the new era military ideology and military strategic guidelines.
He stated, "We must promote the modernization of national defense and the military to a high level and achieve the goals set for the centenary of the founding of the military as scheduled." The centenary of the People's Liberation Army is in 2027.
While praising the Communist Party's 105-year history as a "glorious and brilliant history," Xi cautioned against arrogance and complacency, urging that the party should not remain stagnant.
He stressed the need to fully build a modern socialist country by the middle of this century and reiterated the long-term national goals to realize the "Second Centenary Goal."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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