An article by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, emphasizing the importance of promoting patriotism, is set to be published in the Qiushi Journal on Tuesday. Xi, who is also the Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, underscores the need for greater efforts to build a strong China and advance national rejuvenation.
Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, adding significance to Xi’s call for patriotism. The article comprises excerpts from Xi’s discourses spanning from December 2012 to May 2024, highlighting the enduring relevance of patriotism in China’s development.
“Patriotism lies at the core of China’s national spirit, serving as a powerful force that propels the Chinese nation forward,” Xi states in the article. He emphasizes that patriotism has guided the Chinese people in overcoming various challenges as they progress towards national rejuvenation.
Xi asserts that in today’s China, promoting patriotism requires a profound understanding of the necessity to uphold the CPC’s leadership and adhere to socialism with Chinese characteristics. He adds that patriotism must be a lasting theme in the country’s education system, starting with children to ensure that students never forget their identity as Chinese.
“Today, socialist China is standing firm in the East,” the article reads. “No force can ever undermine the great motherland’s status or stop the Chinese people and the Chinese nation from marching forward.”
The article highlights the importance of having the courage to fight and the resolve to win, thereby constantly pushing forward the great cause of building China into a strong country and achieving national rejuvenation.
The Qiushi Journal, where the article will be published, is a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee. The publication of Xi’s article on such a momentous occasion underscores the significance placed on patriotism in China’s ongoing development and global position.
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