Xi leads event marking late leader Jiang Zemin's 100th birth anniversary - Reuters

Xi leads event marking late leader Jiang Zemin's 100th birth anniversary  Reuters

China's Xi Touts Military, Economic Agenda at Key Event

Here are scenes from Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at an event marking the centenary of Jiang Zemin’s birth. (Source: Bloomberg)

Xi Jinping speaks at event to commemorate former president Jiang Zemin centenary

President Xi Jinping presides over a grand ceremony in Beijing on Monday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of former state leader Jiang Zemin, who served as the country’s top leader between 1989 and the early 2000s and died in 2022. Xi is addressing thousands of officials and delegates from various sectors at the ceremony, held in the Great Hall of the People, delivering a speech that highlights Jiang’s contribution to the party and the country.

By Jun Mai

Xi Jinping leads event marking late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin's 100th birth anniversary

In a 40-minute speech on Monday (Aug 17), the Chinese president called on the Communist Party to carry forward Jiang's legacy, presenting the current leadership as the continuation of his political and ideological project.

Xi addresses commemorative gathering for late leader Jiang Zemin - Global Times

Xi addresses commemorative gathering for late leader Jiang Zemin  Global Times