- China is celebrating the 75th year of Communist Party rule.
- No celebrations have been announced for the anniversary, except for the flag hoisting ceremony and the honor guard march.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on the anniversary, noting that Russia was the first country to recognize the People’s Republic of China 75 years ago. Xi said he would continue to expand cooperation between the two countries.
China marks 75 years of Communist Party rule as the vast state faces economic challenges and security threats.
No celebrations have been announced for the 75th anniversary on Tuesday, except the flag hoisting ceremony. at Tiananmen SquareMarching through the entrance of the huge palace with an honor guard that was home to Chinese emperors in past centuries.
The entirely state-controlled media ran constant reports on China’s economic progress and social stability, with no mention of challenges ranging from declining birth rates to disruptions in supply chains that have hurt the largely export-driven economy. Is.
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Commemorations were also held in the former British colony of Hong Kong and Portugal’s former territory of Macau, both of which returned to Chinese sovereignty in the late 1990s, reflecting Beijing’s determination to overcome a “century of humiliation”. Was an important sign of.
In recent decades, China has held military parades and displays of the country’s economic strength only at the end of decades, such as on the 60th and 70th anniversaries.
The world’s second-largest economy has struggled to regain momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic.
An honor guard of Hong Kong Police raises the flags of China and Hong Kong during a ceremony celebrating the 75th National Day of the People’s Republic of China in Hong Kong on October 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)
The prolonged decline in wealth hit other parts of the economy, from manufacturing to home appliance sales. Last week, China announced a number of measures to boost the economy, including lower interest rates and lower down payment requirements for mortgages.
party leader and Head of State Xi Jinping He has largely avoided foreign travel since the pandemic, while continuing his purge at home of top officials deemed insufficiently loyal or suspected of corruption or personal indiscretions.
During a banquet on the eve of the anniversary, Xi warned, “The road ahead will not be easy, there will certainly be difficulties and obstacles, and we may face great tests such as strong winds and rough seas or stormy waves.” Is.”
“In times of peace, we must remain alert, plan ahead and rely on the entire party, the entire army, and the people of all ethnic groups across the country,” he said. No difficulties can stop the Chinese people from moving forward. ,
anniversary also comes China is facing increasing conflict with neighbors including Japan, South Korea and the Philippines over territorial claims and their close ties with Beijing’s main rival, the United States.
The Communists, led by Mao Zedong, seized power in 1949 during a civil war with the Nationalists, also known as the KMT, led by Chiang Kai-shek, who combined their political, economic, and military power into what is now self-ruled Taiwan. The island transitioned to democracy.
Beijing continues to insist that Taiwan be incorporated under Communist Party rule, by force if necessary, while the US has provided arms to ensure its defense.
Meanwhile, China is embroiled in disputes over its claims to much of the South China Sea and uninhabited islands held by Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam and other neighboring countries.
China’s military buildup and recent launches of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles into the Pacific Ocean have raised concerns about potential conflict.
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At home, Xi has effectively made himself leader for life by abolishing term limits and expanding his power over key government and party bodies. China does not allow any competitive elections and the party exercises almost complete control over the media that inform its 1.4 billion people.
According to the official Xinhua news agency, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Xi on the anniversary and the subsequent establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties, noting that Russia was the first country to recognize the People’s Republic of China 75 years ago.
Xi reaffirmed their close ties, saying China would continue to expand “all-round practical cooperation” between the two countries.
