Xi Jinping hands out medals amid Communist Party centenary celebrations
The Hindu
Over his nine years as party head, Mr. Xi has established himself as China’s most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong
Amid celebrations over the centenary of the ruling , Chinese President Xi Jinping has awarded loyal party members with medals and called for adherence to Marxism. President Xi’s speech at a ceremony Tuesday follows a lavish celebration at Beijing’s Olympic stadium on Monday night emphasising China’s rise to economic and political prominence following reforms enacted more than 40 years ago. While unleashing private industry, the ruling party has maintained an iron grip on political power, along with preferential policies toward state-run companies.More Related News