95 years on, ‘Never forget the past’
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THE Communist Party of China must keep improving itself to ensure its leadership in the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, said at a rally yesterday marking the Party’s 95th founding anniversary.
Xi called on his comrades to “stay true to the mission” taken up by the Party 95 years ago.
“One who wants to stride ahead should not forget the path that was trodden. No matter how far we will travel and how bright a future we will have, we should not forget what we have experienced and why we set out,” Xi said at the event in Beijing.
Xi said the key to doing things well in China lies in the Party, which currently has more than 88 million members and 4.4 million Party organizations.
“If we can not manage the Party well and govern the Party strictly, leaving prominent problems within the Party unsettled, our Party will sooner or later lose its qualifications to govern and will unavoidably be consigned to history,” he said.
He demanded Party members to become more aware of the need to uphold political integrity, keep in mind the bigger picture, follow the Party as the core of the Chinese leadership, and act consistently with Central Committee policy.
Citing an ancient Chinese saying — “If we can not behave ourselves, how can we ask others to be honest?” — Xi demanded an “upright Party work style.”
Xi vowed to continue the fight against corruption, calling it “the biggest threat to the ruling Party.”
After more than three years of hitting “tigers” and swatting “flies,” referring to high-ranking officials and lowly bureaucrats, Xi said the anti-corruption drive is gaining ground.
“We will maintain our zero-tolerance attitude toward corruption and look into every case involving corruption, leaving no place to hide for corrupt officials within the Party,” Xi said.
Xi said the Party should adapt Marxist principles to the current realities of China, with innovation in both theory and practice.
“The changes in the times and the range and depth of China’s development are far beyond the imagination of classical Marxist writers,” Xi said.
Under these circumstances, “we need to explore boldly and continuously make theoretical breakthroughs,” he said.
“CPC members and the Chinese people are confident in providing a Chinese solution to mankind’s exploration of better social systems,” he added.
Xi pledged that China will actively participate in the building of a global governance system and strive to offer Chinese wisdom to help improve global governance.
The world order should be decided not by one country or a few, but by broad international agreement, he added.
“China will never give up our lawful rights. Chinese people do not believe in fallacy nor are we afraid of evil forces. Chinese people do not make trouble, but we are not cowards when involved in trouble,” said Xi.
Xi also urged Party members to constantly advance reform and opening-up as it is “a key choice deciding the fate of modern China.”
Authorities should dare to “conduct surgeries for chronic, stubborn diseases,” “break the shelters of vested interests” and “sweep out obstacles hampering development.”
Xi reiterated opposition to Taiwan independence and reaffirmed his stance on China’s management of Hong Kong and Macau.
He pledged to keep implementing the principles of “one country, two systems,” “Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong” and “Macau people governing Macau” with a high degree of autonomy.
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