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Xi Frames CPC’s 105th Anniversary as Moment to Harden China’s Resolve

He used the milestone to press for faster military modernisation, tighter party discipline and wider promotion of China’s development model to manage rising global and domestic risks.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, prepares to award the July 1 medal to a recipient during a ceremony to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Overview

  • Xi delivered a roughly 40-minute speech on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, saying the party must adapt to a new era of turbulence and prepare for growing risks to safeguard gains.
  • He called for accelerated modernisation of the People’s Liberation Army and reaffirmed the Communist Party’s absolute leadership over the armed forces as essential to national security.
  • Xi renewed the campaign for strict party discipline and anti-corruption measures, urging members to eliminate factors that erode the party’s 'advanced nature and purity'.
  • The leader pitched 'Chinese wisdom' and China’s development experience as a model for developing nations while repeating opposition to Taiwan independence and resisting external interference.
  • State data released around the anniversary put party membership at about 101 million and Hong Kong authorities announced city-wide celebratory events that officials said underline the party’s role in stability and governance; the speech builds on long-term planning tools such as Five-Year Plans and the Two Centenary Goals.