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Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at a ceremony marking the centenary of the CPC in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2021. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, started delivering an important speech at a ceremony marking the centenary of the CPC on Thursday. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at a ceremony marking the centenary of the CPC in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2021. (Xinhua/Li Xueren) Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Ce

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Thursday summed up the four great successes achieved by the CPC in the past century. -- The Party unites and leads the Chinese people in fighting bloody battles with unyielding determination, achieving great success in the new-democratic revolution. -- The Party unites and leads the Chinese people in endeavoring to build a stronger China with a spirit of self-reliance, achieving great success in socialist revolution and construction. -- The Party unites and leads the Chinese people in freeing the mind and forging ahead, achieving great success in reform, opening up, and socialist modernization. -- The Party unites and leads the Chinese people in pursuing a great struggle, a great project, a great cause, and a great dream through a spirit of self-confidence, self-reliance, and innovation, achieving great success for socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new e

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese people will never allow any foreign force to bully, oppress, or subjugate us, said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Thursday. "Anyone who would attempt to do so will find themselves on a collision course with a great wall of steel forged by over 1.4 billion Chinese people," said Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, at a ceremony marking the centenary of the CPC. "We have never bullied, oppressed, or subjugated the people of any other country, and we never will," Xi said. China has always worked to safeguard world peace, contribute to global development, and preserve international order, Xi said, calling for continuous efforts to promote the building of a human community with a shared future. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2021-07/01/content_10056963.htm

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The image China presents to the world today is one of a thriving nation that is advancing with unstoppable momentum toward rejuvenation, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said on Thursday. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in Beijing at a ceremony marking the centenary of the CPC. The CPC is rallying and leading the Chinese people on a new journey toward realizing the second centenary goal, Xi noted. "It is certain that with the firm leadership of the Party and the great unity of the Chinese people of all ethnic groups, we will achieve the goal of building a great modern socialist country in all respects and fulfill the Chinese Dream of great national rejuvenation," Xi said. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2021-07/01/content_10056965.htm

A total of 71 aircraft from the People's Liberation Army flew past Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing on Thursday morning at the beginning of a grand gathering celebrating the centenary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. As many as 15 J-20 stealth fighter jets took part in the air parade, staging the largest-ever public display of fifth-generation combat aircraft in the world. All of the six types of aircraft involved in the event were developed and built by Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation's leading aircraft maker. The air fleet was led by a Z-8L multirole helicopter, the latest in China's military helicopter family. Escorted by two Z-10 attack helicopters, the Z-8L carried a Party flag under its fuselage. Another four Z-8Ls followed and carried banners with slogans celebrating the historic date. The second group consisted of 29 Z-10 and Z-19 attack helicopters, forming the Arabic numeral 100 to pay tribute to the Party's 100 years.

Chorus members rehearse for a grand gathering celebrating the Communist Party of China (CPC) centenary at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2021. (Xinhua/Li Ga) A flight crew member makes preparation for a grand gathering celebrating the Communist Party of China (CPC) centenary in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2021. (Xinhua/Han Mingkun) A flight crew member makes preparation for a grand gathering celebrating the Communist Party of China (CPC) centenary in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2021. (Photo by Wu Guanzhu/Xinhua) Flight crew members make preparations for a grand gathering celebrating the Communist Party of China (CPC) centenary in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2021. (Photo by Wu Guanzhu/Xinhua) Members of the military band rehearse for a grand gathering celebrating the Communist Party of China (CPC) centenary at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2021. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu) Members of the guard of ho

BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) has 95.148 million members as of June 5, the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee announced on Wednesday. Membership was 3.5 percent up from the figure reported at the end of 2019, and approximately 20 times more than the figure in 1949 when the People's Republic of China (PRC) was founded, the department said in a report ahead of the CPC's centenary on July 1. In 1921 when it was founded, the CPC had more than 50 members. About 2.31 million people joined the CPC in the first half of this year, the statement added. "The continuous increase of members has shown the strong vitality of the Party and the prosperity of the Party's cause," the statement said. The number of primary-level Party organizations has increased from 195,000 when the PRC was founded to 4.86 million, an increase of about 24 times, according to the statement. OPTIMIZED COMPOSITION The composition of Party member

BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) -- China's Central Military Commission (CMC) has issued a circular honoring a number of outstanding members of the Communist Party of China (CPC), outstanding Party workers and advanced primary-level Party organizations in the armed forces. According to a list released by the CMC, a total of 49 Party members, 30 Party workers and 20 primary-level Party organizations are honored. The circular says that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC. During China's glorious course of great achievements made in the revolution, construction and reform under the leadership of the CPC, the people's armed forces have always acted and fought under the absolute leadership of the Party, and secured one victory after another with the contributions from Party organizations at various levels and Party members. The circular calls on Party organizations and members in the military to learn from the honored individuals and organizations, and u

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, meets with outstanding Party secretaries of county-level CPC committees selected from across the country in Beijing, capital of China, June 29, 2021. (Xinhua/Li Xueren) BEIJING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met in Beijing with outstanding Party secretaries of county-level CPC committees selected from across China Tuesday morning. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, extended greetings and congratulations to the awardees and took group photos with them. Also present were Ding Xuexiang, director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, and Chen Xi, head of the CPC Central Committee's Organization Department, both of whom are members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. Approved by

Chinese naval ship patrols in the Beibu Gulf on June 24. BEIBU GULF, June 30 -- The 30th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf, conducted by the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command and the Vietnam People's Navy, wrapped up successfully on June 25. China and Vietnam each dispatched two naval vessels to participate in this joint patrol. They sailed for nearly 26 hours, with a total voyage of more than 275 nautical miles. The joint patrol has played an active role in maintaining security, stability and good order in the Beibu Gulf waters and promoting the healthy development of relations between the two militaries. The patrol fleets of China and Vietnam arrived at the assembly location respectively on June 24. After communication waves correction and welcoming speeches, they started the crossover patrols along the China-Vietnam maritime boundary in the Beibu Gulf. During the joint patrol, the fleets of the two sides informed each other of the hydrological and meteorological conditions

Chinese medical peacekeepers to Lebanon administers the COVID-19 vaccine for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) troops at the camp in Southern Lebanon on June 28. (Photo by Yu Wei) BEIRUT, June. 29 -- The 19th Chinese peacekeeping medical contingent to Lebanon administered 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine for the UNIFIL troops at the camp in Southern Lebanon on June 28. It is estimated that it will take eight to nine days to complete the vaccination task. On the first day, a total of 350 UNIFIL troops were vaccinated. As of now, no serious abnormal adverse reactions occurred. The recipients have to wear masks and maintain social distancing, while medical staff adopts secondary protection for vaccination. It is reported that on May 18, the Chinese peacekeeping medical contingent has administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine for UNIFIL troops. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2021-06/30/content_10056662.htm

BEIJING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, started delivering a speech at a ceremony held on Tuesday morning to present the July 1 Medal, the Party's highest honor, to outstanding Party members.   source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2021-06/29/content_10056341.htm

BEIJING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- The award ceremony of the July 1 Medal, the highest honor in the Communist Party of China (CPC), was held Tuesday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, presented the medals to outstanding CPC members. A total of 29 people received the honor, including three who were awarded the medal posthumously, and 22 of them attended the ceremony. The recipients are: Ma Maojie, known for her heroic contribution to the campaign to cross the Yangtze River during the Chinese People's War of Liberation; Wang Shumao, a role model in safeguarding the country's rights and interests in the South China Sea; Wang Zhanshan, a war hero who participated in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea and other battles; Wang Lanhua, a community worker rendering volunteer services at her residential community; Ai Aiguo, a skilled a

An art performance titled "The Great Journey" is held in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, on the evening of June 28, 2021. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen) BEIJING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will attend a grand gathering celebrating the CPC centenary at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on Thursday. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will deliver an important speech at the event that will begin at 8 a.m. The event will be broadcast live by China Media Group and on www.xinhuanet.com. It will also be broadcast simultaneously by television and radio stations across China, as well as on news websites and new media platforms.   source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2021-06/29/content_10056262.htm

BEIJING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Tuesday conferred the July 1 Medal, the Party's highest honor, on model CPC members. A total of 29 CPC members who have made "outstanding contributions to the Party and the people" received the honor, some posthumously. This is the first time the medal has been awarded as the CPC is set to celebrate its centenary on July 1. Over the past 100 years, the Party "has written a splendid chapter in the history of the Chinese nation's development and that of humanity's progress," said Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission. In the Great Hall of the People, Xi draped the medals around the necks of the recipients, shook their hands and congratulated them. Xi addressed the attendees after presenting the medals. ROLE MODELS Over the past 100 years, generations of CPC members have worked hard and made selfl

GUANGZHOU, June 29 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese naval fleet on Tuesday returned to a military port in Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province, after concluding escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia. The 37th naval escort fleet, comprised of missile destroyer Changsha, missile frigate Yulin and supply ship Honghu, weighed anchor on Jan. 16 at a port in the southern city of Sanya. The last 165 days saw the fleet escort 64 Chinese and foreign ships, and sail more than 90,000 nautical miles.   source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2021-06/29/content_10056216.htm

BEIJING, June 29 -- The exhibition of the Chinese military in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China(CPC), themed on "Marching Forward under the Banner of the Party” was held on June 28 at the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution. General Xu Qiliang and General Zhang Youxia, both members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and vice chairmen of the CPC Central Military Commission, visited the exhibition. Members of the CPC Central Military Commission General Wei Fenghe, General Li Zuocheng, General Miao Hua and General Zhang Shengmin also visited the exhibition. The thematic exhibition reviews the glorious history of the Party's creation and leadership of the people's military, and highlights the great practice of Xi's leadership in advancing the cause of strengthening the military in the new era, which vividly reflects the bravery and loyalty of the people's military who always obeys

All 204 peacekeepers from the first echelon of the 16th Chinese peacekeeping engineering contingent to Sudan return to China on June 26, 2021. BEIJING, June. 29 -- Two hundred and four peacekeepers from the first echelon of the 16th Chinese peacekeeping engineering contingent to Sudan successfully arrived at Zhengding Airport of Shijiazhuang, China’s Hebei Province on June 26, local time, by the PLA Air Force’s aircraft after the 10-month peacekeeping mission. The 16th Chinese peacekeeping engineering contingent to Sudan consists of service members from a brigade of the 82nd Group Army under the PLA Central Theater Command. They were deployed to the peacekeeping mission areas in Darfur, Sudan in August 2020 and then successively completed more than 290 construction tasks such as the upgrade and rectification of the UN-African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) Super Camp in Al Fashir and humanitarian relief. The return of the contingent marks the end of the peacekeeping oper

BEIJING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, presented the July 1 Medal to outstanding CPC members at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday morning. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, conferred the medals on the awardees, and shook hands and had photos with them. A group of children, who are members of the Chinese Young Pioneers, presented flowers to the medal recipients. Zhang Guimei, principal of a senior high school that offers free education to girls from impoverished families, spoke at the ceremony on behalf of the awardees. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2021-06/29/content_10055962.htm

An art performance titled "The Great Journey" is held in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, on the evening of June 28, 2021. Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan joined about 20,000 people to watch the performance. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- An art performance was held in Beijing on Monday evening in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan joined about 20,000 people to watch the performance, titled "The Great Journey," at the National Stadium. At around 7:57 p.m., Xi and other Chinese leaders walked onto the rostrum, waving to the people amid applause and cheers. With fireworks roc

BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- China has launched a nationwide campaign to manage and protect monuments in tribute to revolutionary martyrs located at or below the county level, according to a newly-released statement. Jointly issued by China's Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the Supreme People's Procuratorate, the statement underscored the efforts by veterans affairs and procuratorate authorities to conduct a thorough examination of the commemorative facilities for revolutionary martyrs at the county level or below, and improve the protection and management of them to fully unleash their potential in historical education for the public. Relevant authorities should establish a coordination mechanism to carry out oversight and set up logs to track and rectify issues in protecting and managing those facilities, it said. To raise the social awareness of protecting martyrs' monuments, the campaign should also be combined with the effort to communicate the Law on the Protectio

BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Veterans Affairs has urged further enhancing the support for revolutionary martyrs' families to ensure they receive the benefits they deserve and foster a society where heroes are respected. Local authorities should give priority to family members of revolutionary martyrs when formulating relevant support policies and strengthen registration and data collection in order to keep abreast of their situations, the ministry said in a statement. It required more efforts to reach out to those family members on routine visits and establish a mechanism for regular contact with them to effectively address their problems in work and life. It also called for social participation in furthering the support for such families and pragmatic efforts to boost their sense of honor and fulfilment. source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2021-06/29/content_10055851.htm

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video link in Beijing, capital of China, June 28, 2021. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi) BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a joint statement Monday, officially deciding to extend the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation. The announcement came during talks between the two heads of state via video link. Hailing the upcoming 20th anniversary of the signing of the treaty, Xi said in Beijing that the treaty has established the idea of enduring friendship, which conforms to the fundamental interests of the two countries as well as the themes of the times of peace and development. The treaty is a vivid example of fostering a new type of international relations and building a community with a shared future for humanity, he said. Xi referred to the current China-Russia ties as "mature, stable and solid," able to

BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- An art performance was held in Beijing on Monday evening in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan joined about 20,000 people to watch the performance, titled "The Great Journey," at the National Stadium.   source http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2021-06/29/content_10055635.htm

By Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, Deputy Director General of the Information Office of the Ministry of National Defense (MND) and Spokesperson for the MND Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense (MND) of the People's Republic of China (PRC), answers reporters' questions at a regular press conference on June 24, 2021. (Photo: mod.gov.cn) (The following English text of the press conference is for reference. In case of any divergence of interpretation, the Chinese text shall prevail.) First of all, I would like to announce two pieces of news. The first is about the arrangements of activities held by the Chinese military to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). To celebrate the centenary of the CPC, the Central Military Commission (CMC) has made arrangements for the commemorative activities held by the military in accordance with the overall arrangements rolled out by the CPC Central Commit