Celebrating Sun Yat-sen: A Commemoration on His 160th Anniversary

Beijing, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : A ceremony was held in Beijing on November 12 to commemorate the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen. The event took place at the Great Hall of the People and featured a significant speech by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, President, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission.

In his address, Xi Jinping hailed Sun Yat-sen as a great national hero and patriot, emphasizing his role as a pioneer of China’s democratic revolution. He noted that Sun dedicated his life to the revival of China, earning immense respect from Chinese people both at home and abroad.

Xi highlighted that members of the Communist Party of China (CPC) are the staunchest supporters and loyal successors of Sun’s revolutionary work. Over the past century, the CPC has led the nation through various transformations, achieving remarkable milestones in democratic and socialist revolutions, modernization, and the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

The President stated that Sun Yat-sen’s call to “revive China” has inspired generations and continues to hold significance today. He urged that the best way to honor Sun is to learn from his valuable spirit and to advance it, contributing to the construction of a strong nation and the great task of national rejuvenation.

Xi also emphasized Sun’s unwavering commitment to national unity and ethnic solidarity, condemning any actions that divide the nation or its people. He reiterated that the resolution of the Taiwan issue and the complete reunification of the motherland is a steadfast historical mission of the CPC and a shared aspiration of all Chinese people.

He called for unity among compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to oppose any movements advocating for Taiwan’s independence, aiming for peaceful development of cross-strait relations and the full reunification of the country.