Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (President), gave an activity report at the 20th Party Congress that opened on the 16th, declaring that China’s international influence has increased, but a “dangerous storm” is ahead. I rang the alarm bell. At the beginning of this convention, which is expected to be decided for an unusual third term as party leader, Mr. Xi set out a defiant tone.
In an activity report, General Secretary Xi, 69, argued that “China’s international influence and appeal as well as its ability to shape the world have significantly increased.” He also warned of further destabilization of the international environment.
“In the face of dramatic changes in the international situation, we remained firm and strategically determined and showed fighting spirit,” Xi said. “With these efforts, we have safeguarded China’s dignity and core interests, and put it in a good position to pursue development and ensure security,” he said.
General Secretary Xi Jinping giving a speech at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which opened on the 16th.
Photographer: Noel Celis/AFP/Getty Images
In front of more than 2,340 delegates, Xi said, “We have protected the lives, health and safety of the people to the greatest extent possible,” regarding the “zero-corona” policy to thoroughly suppress the new coronavirus. He said order had been restored in Hong Kong and that the situation had “improved greatly”.
The main remarks are as follows.
- China resolutely promotes co-prosperity
- urge the party to both development and security
- China accelerates high-level technology development
- China to continue high level of opening up
- Developing China into a powerful modern socialist country
- China builds a high-standard socialist market economy
- Never abandon the use of force to resolve the Taiwan issue
- The reunification of the motherland must be realized and is possible
- China will improve its ability to defend national sovereignty
- China does not pursue hegemony or engage in expansionism
Original title:Xi Says China’s Power Has Increased, Warns of ‘Dangerous Storms’(excerpt)
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