In the morning of October 9th, the Conference for the 110th Anniversary of the Revolution of 1911 was held in the Great Hall of People. Xi Jinping, Chinese president, general secretary of the central committee of the CPPCC and the chairman of the central military commission, delivered an important speech in the conference. He said that this year was the 100th anniversary of the revolution of 1911 as well as the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. Chinese people were stepping towards the second centenary goal of building a strong socialist modern country with high spirit. At this important moment, we gathered here in the conference to memorize the historical achievements of revolutionary pioneers like Sun Yat-sen to learn and spread his lofty spirit to rejuvenate China as well as to stimulate and solidify people of Chinese origin to work hard for the great rejuvenation of Chinese.
Attendees included Li Keqing, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan.
The Great Hall of People was with solemn atmosphere. Above the main platform was a conference symbol of “the conference to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the revolution of 1911”. On the back wall was a portrait of Sun Yat-sen. There were 10 red flags on both sides with two numbers “1911” and “2021” hanging above.
The conference started at 10 o’clock in the morning. Attendees stood up and sang the national anthem.
Accompanied by applause, Xi Jinping delivered an important speech. He stressed that Sun Yat-sen was a great national hero, a great patriot and a great pioneer of China’s democratic revolution. Sun Yat-sen and other pioneers of the revolution of 1911 gained historical achievement influencing China for a long time. Martyrs who struggled or even sacrificed their lives in the revolution would be a part of the history that would never be forget. The revolution of the 1911 would always be a milestone in the journey of the rejuvenation of Chinese nation.
Xi Jinping pointed out that the CPC was the firmest supporters, most loyal cooperators and the most loyal inheritor. The CPC had been realizing and developing the great ambition of Sun Yat-sen and the pioneers of the revolution of 1911. The ambition of Sun Yat-sen to rejuvenate China, dreams of pioneers of the revolution of the 1911 to develop Chinese nation and dreams of Chinese people since modern times had been being carried out. Chinese nation had leaped forward form standing up, becoming prosperous to getting strong and the rejuvenation of Chinese nation had entered an irreversible historical process.
Xi Jinping stressed that after long-term struggle, the rejuvenation of Chinese nation had a sounder institutional guarantee, solider material base and a more active spirit. We needed to create a future with the experience of the past, so as to continue to shoulder historical responsibility and be initiative to push forward the rejuvenation of Chinese nation.
Xi Jinping said that leading the rejuvenation of Chinese nation required a strong strength to lead Chinese people to step forward which had been the CPC. CPC’s leadership was the choice of history and people, the foundation and essence of the party and the nation as well as the core factor of the interest and destiny of all nationalities in China. Embarking on a new journey, we needed to stick to and enhance the leadership in all aspects; make full use of the CPC’s core effect to arrange the general situation and coordinate all sides and improve the level of CPC’s scientific, democratic and law-based governance. Relating departments should promote the founding spirit of the CPC; enhance the CPC’s ability for self-purification, self-perfection, self-reform and self-improvement, so as to be sure that the CPC was the most reliable core for Chinese people and Chinese nation.
Xi Jinping stressed that path was the most fundamental issue for the rejuvenation of Chinese nation. Socialism with Chinese characteristics was the only correct path for the rejuvenation of Chinese nation. On a new journey, we needed to stick to and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics unswervingly and to push forward the Marxism to make it more suitable for China and it’s era. We needed to have the resolution that our determination and the path couldn’t be changed, so as to control our fate. Relating departments needed to promote the overall arrangement of “five-sphere integrated plan”; coordinate the strategic arrangement of “four-pronged comprehensive strategy”; enhance the reform and opening up and promote the modernization of the national governance system and the modernization of the ability of the national ability, so as to continuously promote common prosperity and to meet people’s new expectation to lead a better life.
Xi Jinping stressed that the rejuvenation must rely on the brave struggle of Chinese people. On a new journey, we needed to arrange for the great rejuvenation of Chinese nation and the changing situation in the world unmet in the last 100 years; to grasp historical opportunities; to be more aware of the potential danger in the safe time; to maintain revolutionary spirit; to carry out fight with new historical features; to overcome all major risks and challenges impeding our way towards the rejuvenation of Chinese nation and to safeguard national sovereignty, safety and development.
Xi Jinping stressed that the rejuvenation of Chinese nation requires Chinese people and Chinese nation to work together and overcome all risks and challenges impeding progress by solidity. On a new journey, we needed to promote patriotism; have high-level national confidence and self-esteem; have a strong recognition of our national identity; rely on Chinese working hard; stick to large-scale solidarity and alliance to solidify and develop the broadest possible patriotic united front and concentrate all wisdom and strength of the Chinese nation, so as to create a picture of all Chinese working towards the same goal and all nationalities aiming for the rejuvenation.
Xi Jinping said that the rejuvenation of Chinese required not only stable and solidified domestic environment, but also peaceful and stable international environment. On a new journey, we must hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and win-win cooperation; promote the construction of a community for mankind with a shared future; improve a global governance system; spread common value for all human, including peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy and freedom; enhance the solidarity of people in the world; oppose hegemony and power politics and be constructors for world peace, contributors for global development and protectors for the international order, so as to make more new contribution to the mankind.
Xi Jinping stressed that the cause of problems in Taiwan was because the nationality had been weak and chaotic back then but all would be solved along with the national rejuvenation, which was decided by the development tendency of Chinese nation and was an indicator of all Chinese. China’s peaceful unification was the best option in line with the interest of all Chinese nation. We stick to the basic principle of “peaceful reunification and one country, two systems”, one China principle and 1992 consensus, so as to push forward the peaceful development of the cross-straits relationship. Chinese people on both sides of the strait needed to choose the correct historical option and to create a glorious cause of the total unification of China and the rejuvenation of Chinese nation. Chinese nation had a honorary tradition to oppose the separation of a country and to safeguard unification. Those forgetting their origin, turning their back on their nation and separating their nation never ended well, would be discarded by all and be subject to the judge of history. The problem concerning Taiwan was China’s internal affair, so there’s no room for foreign intervention. No one should underestimate Chinese determination, firm will and strong ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The country’s reunification must be and would be realized.
Xi Jinping said that after long-term arduous struggle, Chinese people created great achievement impressing the whole world and a bright future for the rejuvenation of Chinese nation. The reinvigoration of the nation was a glory and a responsibility for all Chinese. I advocated all people of Chinese origin at home and abroad should be more solidified and promote the spirit of pioneers of the revolution of the 1911, so as to step forward on the road of the rejuvenation of Chinese nation.
Wang Yang said in the conference that the important speech of Xi Jinping was with visionary idea and profound thoughts. He gave high comment to the historical achievement and significant meaning of the Revolution of the 1911 and reviewed the glorious journeys of the CPC inheriting the revolutionary cause of Sun Yat-sen and leading people towards a better future. He also interpreted the historical experience of the past 110 years since the Revolution of the 1911. He re-illustrated the principles of one-China principle, 1992 consensus and stopping the separating activities of “Taiwan Independence” as well as determination and will to protect the national sovereignty and territorial integrity. We needed to learn the spirit of the important speeches of the general secretary Xi Jinping; inherit and promote the spirit of the Revolution of the 1911; enhance the solidarity of Chinese nation and concentrate strength to build a socialist modern country and to realize the rejuvenation of Chinese nation.
Wan Exiang, chairman of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang, spoke in the conference on behalf of democratic parties and All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce. Wan Lijun, chairman of All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, spoke in the conference on behalf of people’s organization.
Attendees included members of the Political Bureau of the CPC central committee in Beijing, secretary of the Secretariat of the Central Committee, vice chairman of the standing committee of the National People’s Congress, State Councilor, president of the Supreme People’s Court; chief procurator of Supreme People's Procuratorate, vice chairman of the national CPPCC and the member of the Central Military Commission.
About 3000 people participated in the conference, including, heads of Beijing government and central departments of party, government, armed forces and society; representatives of the central committee of every democratic party; representatives of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce; representatives of those without party affiliation; members of the standing committee of the National People’s Congress in Beijing and some representatives of National People’s Congress; members of the standing committee of the national CPPCC in Beijing and some members; representatives of nationality, religious and social organizations; some foreign envoys to China; decedents of pioneers of the Revolution of 1911 invited to the conference; relating figures of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and representatives of officers from People's Liberation Army and Armed Police Forces.