The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Holds Symposium to Commemorate the 120th Anniversary of Comrade Deng Xiaoping's Birth (AI Translation)
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【财新网】中共中央8月22日上午在人民大会堂举行座谈会，纪念邓小平同志诞辰120周年。中共中央总书记、国家主席、中央军委主席习近平发表重要讲话。他强调，邓小平同志是全党全军全国各族人民公认的享有崇高威望的卓越领导人，伟大的马克思主义者，伟大的无产阶级革命家、政治家、军事家、外交家，久经考验的共产主义战士，党的第二代中央领导集体的核心，中国社会主义改革开放和现代化建设的总设计师，中国特色社会主义道路的开创者，邓小平理论的主要创立者，为世界和平和发展作出重大贡献的伟大国际主义者。他对党、对人民、对国家、对民族、对世界作出了突出贡献，功勋彪炳史册、永励后人。
Caixin Net— On the morning of August 22, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a symposium at the Great Hall of the People to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the birth of Deng Xiaoping. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech. He emphasized that Comrade Deng Xiaoping is universally recognized by the entire Party, the military, and people of all ethnic groups in the nation as an outstanding leader with high prestige. Deng was a great Marxist, a great proletarian revolutionary, politician, military strategist, diplomat, a seasoned communist soldier, the core of the second-generation central leadership of the Party, the chief architect of China's socialist reform and opening up and modernization efforts, the pioneer of the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the principal creator of Deng Xiaoping Theory, and a great internationalist who made significant contributions to world peace and development. His distinguished contributions to the Party, the people, the nation, the state, and the world are monumental, and his legacy will inspire future generations.
中共中央政治局常委赵乐际、王沪宁、丁薛祥、李希，国家副主席韩正出席座谈会，中共中央政治局常委蔡奇主持座谈会。
Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Ding Xuexiang, and Li Xi, as well as Vice President of China, Han Zheng, attended the symposium. The symposium was presided over by Cai Qi, another member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.
据新华社消息，习近平在讲话中指出，邓小平同志的一生，是光辉的一生、战斗的一生、伟大的一生。他为党领导的民族独立和人民解放事业、建立新中国作出卓越贡献，为社会主义制度建立和社会主义建设开展了卓有成效的工作。“文化大革命”结束后，他作为党的第二代中央领导集体的核心，带领党和人民实现了伟大历史转折，推动实现了马克思主义中国化新的飞跃，开辟了社会主义现代化建设新局面，确立了实现祖国完全统一的正确路径，坚定捍卫了光辉的社会主义旗帜，成功开创中国特色社会主义。
According to Xinhua News Agency, in his speech, Xi Jinping pointed out that the life of Comrade Deng Xiaoping was a glorious, combative, and great one. He made outstanding contributions to the party-led cause of national independence and people's liberation, and to the establishment of New China. Deng effectively worked on establishing the socialist system and advancing socialist construction. After the end of the "Cultural Revolution," as the core of the second-generation central leadership, he led the party and the people to achieve a great historical transformation, promoted a new leap in the sinicization of Marxism, opened a new phase in socialist modernization, established the correct path toward the complete reunification of the motherland, steadfastly defended the brilliant socialist banner, and successfully pioneered socialism with Chinese characteristics.
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- On August 22, Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the Great Hall of the People to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping's birth, highlighting Deng's influential role and achievements.
- Key attendees included members of the CPC Central Committee and other political figures, with speeches emphasizing continued dedication to Deng Xiaoping Theory and Chinese socialism.
- Xi Jinping stressed promoting high-quality development, maintaining national unity, and China's commitment to global peace and development initiatives.
On August 22, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a symposium to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping's birth. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered a keynote speech emphasizing Deng’s monumental contributions to China and the world [para. 1].
Xi highlighted Deng as a universally recognized outstanding leader, a great Marxist, and the architect of China's reform and modernization. He noted that Deng Xiaoping made substantial contributions to national independence, people’s liberation, and the establishment of New China. After the "Cultural Revolution," Deng led China through significant transformations, contributing to the sinicization of Marxism, socialist modernization, and establishing the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics [para. 2][para. 3].
Xi underlined Deng's comprehensive and pioneering contributions, which include his firm commitment to communism and socialism with Chinese characteristics, his affection for the people, and his strategic foresight. He emphasized Deng's role in the modernization of Marxism through Deng Xiaoping Theory, which continues to be vital for China's development [para. 4][para. 5].
Xi stressed the need to uphold and apply Deng Xiaoping Theory comprehensively in the new era. He called for a continued commitment to Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, the Important Thought of "Three Represents," and the Scientific Outlook on Development. Xi urged the Party to maintain Marxism as its ideological backbone while integrating excellent traditional Chinese culture and achievements of human civilization. This approach aims to continually adapt and modernize Marxism within China to address contemporary issues effectively [para. 6].
The commemoration also focused on advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics and the cause Deng initiated. Xi emphasized that the primary task is high-quality development under the new development philosophy. This includes establishing a modern economic system, advancing scientific and technological self-reliance, and developing socialist advanced culture. Other focal points are promoting people's democracy, improving livelihoods, fostering high-level opening up, and balancing openness with security [para. 7].
Xi also reiterated the importance of strict Party governance, corruption battle, and upholding the Party's integrity to maintain its strong leadership core. He affirmed that the complete reunification of the motherland is a long-standing goal, advocating for the principles of "One Country, Two Systems" and peaceful development of cross-strait relations while opposing "Taiwan independence" [para. 8][para. 9].
Xi stated that China should maintain its commitment to world peace, promoting a community with a shared future for mankind and participating actively in global governance reforms. He underscored that advancements in Chinese-style modernization should provide new opportunities globally [para. 10].
Cai Qi, while chairing the session, lauded Xi's speech for its high-level political, ideological guidance, stressing the need to implement directives and advance national rejuvenation. Other significant attendees included members of the CPC Central Committee, leaders from various political and social organizations, and Deng Xiaoping's family members [para. 11][para. 12][para. 13].
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- The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a symposium at the Great Hall of the People to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the birth of Deng Xiaoping.
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