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President Xi Jinping called on the nation to persevere and move forward resolutely in the pursuit of Chinese modernisation. Speaking at a reception in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People\u2019s Republic of China, Xi\u2014who also serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission\u2014highlighted the importance of sustained effort and determination. China\u2019s National Day is officially observed on 1 October.<\/span><\/p>\n In his address, Xi described the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation as an extraordinary endeavour, urging citizens to seize opportunities with steadfast energy despite the challenges ahead. He reflected on the 76-year journey since the establishment of the People\u2019s Republic, noting the CPC\u2019s leadership in guiding the country to remarkable achievements through resilience and continuous effort.<\/span><\/p>\n Xi recalled recent commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People\u2019s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the broader World Anti-Fascist War, highlighting how these historic milestones have fostered patriotism and collective resolve. He stressed the need to draw lessons from history to drive further national development.<\/span><\/p>\n Amid a challenging international and domestic environment, Xi noted China\u2019s recent progress in deepening reforms, fostering high-quality development, improving public welfare, and strengthening Party governance.<\/span><\/p>\n Looking forward, he emphasised the importance of the upcoming fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, which will review proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026\u20132030), urging careful planning and implementation of its objectives to secure tangible progress towards socialist modernisation.<\/span><\/p>\n Xi underscored the continued application of the \u201cone country, two systems\u201d framework, advocating for support to Hong Kong and Macao in integrating more fully into national development, enhancing their economies, and improving the quality of life for residents. He also called for intensified cross-strait exchanges, a firm stance against \u201cTaiwan independence\u201d separatist movements, and safeguarding China\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity.<\/span><\/p>\n In the face of global shifts not seen in a century, Xi stressed China\u2019s commitment to genuine multilateralism, promoting initiatives such as the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilisation Initiative, and Global Governance Initiative, while collaborating with other nations to build a shared future for humanity.<\/span><\/p>\n Written By: <\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n *Dr Iqbal Surv\u00e9<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n Past chairman of the BRICS Business Council and co-chairman of the BRICS Media Forum and the BRNN<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n *Cole Jackson<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n Lead Associate at BRICS+ Consulting Group <\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n Chinese & South American Specialist<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n ** MORE ARTICLES ON OUR WEBSITE <\/i>https:\/\/bricscg.com\/<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n ** Follow<\/i> https:\/\/x.com\/brics_daily<\/i> on X\/Twitter for daily BRICS+ updates<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" President Xi Jinping called on the nation to persevere and move forward resolutely in the pursuit of Chinese modernisation. Speaking at a reception in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People\u2019s Republic of China, Xi\u2014who also serves as General Secretary of the Communist […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":253125,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[15027,11317,11155,4032,16569,8288,674,1789],"class_list":["post-253124","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-politics","tag-advancing","tag-brics","tag-chinese","tag-determined","tag-modernisation","tag-progress","tag-series","tag-urges"],"yoast_head":"\nA Historic Mission: Rejuvenation of the Nation<\/b><\/h3>\n
Commemorating Past Struggles and Lessons Learned<\/b><\/h3>\n
Progress Amid Challenges<\/b><\/h3>\n
Looking Ahead: The 15th Five-Year Plan<\/b><\/h3>\n
Supporting Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan<\/b><\/h3>\n