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According to state media outlets, including Xinhua News Agency, Xi delivered a speech on the morning of July 1 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Xi characterized the Taiwan issue as a historical task for the party, stating, "Resolving the Taiwan issue and achieving complete national unification is a historical mission that our party has consistently pursued." He emphasized the need to uphold the "One China" principle and the 1992 Consensus.
He strongly opposed movements for Taiwan independence and external interference, asserting, "We must resolutely strike against the forces advocating Taiwan independence and oppose foreign interference, while firmly advancing the cause of national unification."
Xi also conveyed a message regarding military strength, stating, "To become a strong nation, we must have a strong military, and a strong military ensures national security." He called for the comprehensive implementation of the military strategy for a new era.
He urged the modernization of national defense and the military to a high standard, aiming to achieve the goals set for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army in 2027.
While praising the 105-year history of the Communist Party as a "glorious and brilliant history," Xi cautioned against arrogance and complacency, stating, "We must not be proud or self-satisfied, nor should we remain stagnant in the present."
He emphasized the need to fully build a modern socialist country by the middle of this century and reiterated the long-term national goals to achieve the "Second Centenary Goal."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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