BEIJING, July 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Paying visits to museums and historical sites in
Shanghai and Beijing that chronicle the CPC's pursuit
of Chinese people's happiness, renewing vows during patrol duties
in the South China Sea, singing revolutionary songs and receiving
the Party emblems while patrolling the border in Northwest China's Xinjiang region.
On Monday, various activities were held across China to celebrate the 103rd founding
anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
With nearly 100 million members, the CPC is set to embark on a
new phase of profound reforms aimed at guiding 1.4 billion Chinese
people toward a better life and advancing Chinese modernization.
Analysts point to the upcoming third plenary session of the 20th
CPC Central Committee scheduled to be held in Beijing from July 15 to
18, as being a significant milestone for the CPC to lead
Chinese people to further pursue national development and
rejuvenation.
"It is my will to join the Communist Party of China..." In Shanghai, the CPC's birthplace,
hundreds of new Party members read the Party admission oath in
unison at the Memorial of the CPC's First National Congress, with
their right fists clenched and placed next to their ears.
Along with the solemn oath-taking ceremony, a series of
activities were held at the memorial on Monday morning to celebrate
the 103rd founding anniversary of the CPC, including a national
flag raising ceremony, poetry reading, and song and dance
performances.
Many Shanghai residents, of
different age groups, participated in the activities and visited
the memorial on the day, to learn about the CPC's continuous
efforts for the peace and development of China, and for the better lives for the
Chinese people.
Resident Zeng Feng, 65, went to
the memorial with his wife early in the morning specifically for
the celebrations. "Over the past 103 years, the Communist Party of
China has gone through trials and
tribulations, working hard to unite and lead the people forward,"
Zeng told the Global Times in the memorial.
Both Zeng and his wife have been CPC members for more than 30
years. "We feel honored and confident to have such a strong party
leading our country to prosperity and great rejuvenation," said
Zeng.
A series of activities have also been held in border areas in
the Xinjiang and Xizang regions in recent days to celebrate the
103rd founding anniversary of the CPC.
On Thursday, police officers from the Ying'ate border police
station of Aksu prefecture in Northwest
China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region celebrated the
anniversary with border guards who are stationed at the Zhendan
mountain pass, which is located at an altitude of over 3,800
meters.
Tursun Shader, a 37-year-old
border guard and also a CPC member from the station, said that
"July 1 marks the 103rd birthday of
the Party. I deeply feel that the Party's leadership has brought us
the happiness and prosperity we enjoy today. As a border guard, in
my daily work, I will continue to diligently protect our borders
and safeguard our homeland."
On Sunday, in Medog county, Nyingchi, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, a
spectacular gala of "red song" performances was staged in the
center of the township, with people being reminded of their duty to
defend the border area and build their hometown.
The county also simultaneously carried out activities such as
cultural performances and border patrols, the Global Times learned
from the local government. Medog, the last county in China to have highway access, has now become a
popular destination for tourists.
In Yadong county, Xigaze, which borders Bhutan and India, various celebratory activities were
also held. Besides holding promotional activities and visiting
patriotic education bases, local leaders and Party members visited
veteran Party members, including Tenzin
Gyalpo, who was presented with a special holiday gift - the
"50 Years of Glory in the Party" Commemorative Medal.
"This is a great honor, and also a responsibility. Although I
have retired, my identity as a Party member never retires. I will
carry this honor and continue to do my best, setting an example for
young Party members and officials," Tenzin
Gyalpo said.
Recently, officers of the China Coast Guard (CCG) aboard the
Wanshan 3301 vessel, who are on patrol duty in the South China Sea,
also held an unforgettable celebration. On board, members renewed
their Party admission oath, watched "red movies," shared stories of
Party history, and experienced the revolutionary ancestors' passion
and noble beliefs.
New task to better serve the people
The 103rd anniversary of the founding of the CPC is not just a
numerical milestone, it also commemorates the rare significance and
influence of a centenarian party on the global political stage,
analysts said.
They noted that throughout its century-long journey, the CPC has
weathered countless storms and challenges, always demonstrating
courage, steadfastness, and composure, continuously advancing
forward with the Chinese people. This political character and
resilience define the CPC's essence and embody its perpetual spirit
of progress. Therefore, the 103-year journey is not only a
celebration of the past but also an expectation for the future,
showcasing the CPC's increasing vitality and vigor.
According to a CPC statistical report released on Sunday, the
number of CPC members reached 99.185 million as of the end of 2023,
up 1.2 percent year-on-year. Among the 2.408 million new members in
2023, 82.4 percent are aged 35 or younger.
As the CPC's membership grows, the emphasis has shifted toward
maintaining member quality over quantity. While grass-roots Party
organizations have involved various social aspects, with nearly 100
million members, it's essential to uphold stringent admission
standards and select individuals who will devote themselves to the
cause of the CPC and the Chinese people, Su
Wei, a professor from the Party School of the CPC Chongqing
Municipal Committee, told the Global Times on Monday.
The third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee will
be held in Beijing from
July 15 to 18. Some analysts reached
by the Global Times said it will further demonstrate the Party's
leadership and provide clear direction and impetus for the
country's development to modernization against the backdrop of
global disruptions, economic downturns, and unprecedented global
changes.
The core of Chinese modernization and the primary advantage of
socialism with Chinese characteristics lie in the CPC's leadership,
said Su, adding that the CPC leadership integrates immediate and
long-term interests, as well as local and national concerns, laying
a sustainable path for ecological and social development.
Moreover, China, with a
population of 1.4 billion people, would find it challenging to
succeed without the leadership of
the CPC. "It's akin to navigating in the ocean: Without the Party's
guidance, China could disperse
like loose sand and would have to struggle to compete with the
capitalist powerhouse," said Su.
As a party with nearly 100 million members tasked with leading
Chinese modernization and rejuvenation, the CPC also confronts
challenges, particularly in combating corruption, analysts
said.
Recent reports on senior corrupt officials in certain key
sectors have underscored the need for all Party members to advance
the Party's self-revolution vigorously. Only through continual
self-purification, improvement, renewal, and elevation can the
Party uphold its progress and integrity, effectively navigate
challenges, and ensure the long-term stability and growth of both
the Party and the country, said Su.
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