Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the Chinese Communist Party to accelerate its adaptation to the evolving global landscape while safeguarding its past progress. His remarks came during a speech at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, marking the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China's founding.
According to Thai News Agency, Xi emphasized the need for the ruling party to remain vigilant in the face of a changing world, although he did not specify particular threats. Analysts, however, note that economic slowdown and population decline stand as two significant challenges confronting China, now the world's second-largest economy.
Xi Jinping, who is regarded as the most influential leader since Mao Zedong, highlighted that China's current development stage presents both opportunities and risks. He called for enhanced coordination within the party to effectively manage domestic and international issues. This includes tackling external challenges such as Western restrictions on advanced technology, unstable trade relations with the United States, and tensions surrounding Taiwan. Party leaders consider consolidating control over Chinese society as an essential task.
The Communist Party of China, established in 1921 by a small group of revolutionaries, now boasts over 100 million members, making up 7.2 percent of the nation's population. According to China's official Xinhua news agency, the party aims to transition from being the world's largest to the most powerful political entity.
Xi also urged party members to unite in eliminating corruption and other detrimental elements undermining the party. Since assuming power in 2012, Xi has led the most extensive anti-corruption campaign since the Mao Zedong era. This has resulted in investigations of millions of officials across various levels and the dismissal of hundreds of high-ranking figures, including generals, to enforce loyalty and discipline within the party.