Important
October 21, 1958
Mao Zedong convened a meeting at the Zhongnanhai Yinian Hall and made a speech, proposing the strategy of "firing cannons in a single day and not firing cannons in two days" against Kinmen. The speech pointed out: This time Dulles ran to Taiwan to ask Chiang Kai-shek to withdraw his troops from Kinshasa and Matsu in exchange for my promise not to liberate Taiwan and let the United States completely control Taiwan in its own hands. Chiang Kai-shek did not agree, but instead asked the United States to undertake the obligation of "joint defense" against Gold and Horses. There are contradictions in the relations between the United States and Chiang Kai-shek. The Americans are trying to turn Chiang Kai-shek's "Republic of China" into a vassal state or even a trusted territory, and Chiang Kai-shek is desperately trying to maintain his semi-independence. This time Dulles quarreled with Chiang Kai-shek, which shows that we can unite with Chiang Kai-shek to resist the United States in a certain sense. We do not land in Kinmen, but we do not agree to the so-called "ceasefire" of the Americans, which will make the United States and Chiang Kai-shek quarrel even more. At present, our policy is still to fight but not to ascend, to break without dying, and to be more lenient in order to support Chiang Kai-shek's resistance to the United States. We simply announced that we would only shoot cannons on a single day and not cannons on two days. This is a political battle, and a political battle must be fought like this.
October 21, 2013
Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the celebration meeting of the centenary of the founding of the European and American Returned Scholars Association, stressing that building a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way, promoting socialist modernization, and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation are glorious and great causes, bright and brilliant prospects. All those who aspire to this great cause can do much. As long as the vast number of students studying abroad stand together with the people and struggle with the people, they will certainly be able to write a splendid chapter worthy of the times, the people, and history in order to realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
He spoke highly of the role and contribution of China's overseas students. He pointed out that the history of studying abroad for more than a hundred years is the history of the struggle of "asking for my ideal China," and a number of people with lofty ideals have gone abroad to study and serve in China, and a large number of returnees have devoted themselves to the great cause led by the CPC, thus writing an extremely moving and wonderful chapter in the historical picture of China's revolution, construction, and reform. Practice has proved that the vast number of students studying abroad are worthy of being the precious wealth of the party and the people and worthy of being a living force for realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The party, the state, and the people are proud to have and will have more of such a large number of talents.
He stressed: The vast number of overseas students should inherit and carry forward the glorious tradition of studying abroad and serving the country, be the adherents and disseminators of patriotism, always regard the prosperity and strength of the country, the rejuvenation of the nation, and the happiness of the people as the aspiration of their efforts, and consciously make the fruits of their personal success bear fruit on the evergreen tree of patriotism. The party and the state respect the choice of the majority of students studying abroad, and we warmly welcome them back to work when they return to work; stay overseas, we support serving the country through various forms. Everyone must remember that no matter where you are, you are all part of the sons and daughters of China, the motherland and the people always think of you, and the motherland will always be your warm spiritual homeland.
He pointed out that study is the eternal theme of standing up for oneself and being a person, and it is also an important foundation for serving the country and the people. Dreams start from learning, and careers start from practice. It is hoped that the vast number of overseas students will improve their moral character, master real talents and practical learning, cultivate excellent skills, and strive to become outstanding talents who can shoulder great responsibilities and do great things. In the fierce international competition, only innovators advance, only innovators are strong, and only innovators win. It is hoped that the vast number of overseas students will actively participate in the practice of innovation and creation, have the courage to be the first, have the persistence of seeking from top to bottom, step on the land of the motherland, bear the expectations of the people, and strive to make breakthroughs, development, and achievements. It is hoped that the majority of overseas students will give full play to their own advantages, be good ambassadors to promote friendly exchanges between China and foreign countries, tell the story of China, spread the voice of China, and let the world understand and support China more.
October 21, 2016
The meeting to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March was solemnly held in Beijing. Xi Jinping stressed in his speech at the meeting that history is constantly moving forward, and to reach the other side of the ideal, it is necessary to continue to advance along the path we have determined. Each generation has its own Long March, and each generation must take its own Long March. Today, the long march of our generation is to realize the goal of "two hundred years" and realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The Long March is always on the way. No matter what step our career development has reached, no matter how much we have achieved, we must vigorously carry forward the spirit of the Great Long March and continue to forge ahead courageously on the new Long March road.
He pointed out that through the vicissitudes and great changes of history and looking back at the suffering and glory of 80 years ago, we have more profoundly realized that the Long March is of great significance in the history of the development of our party, state, and army, and has a very far-reaching impact on the historical process of the Chinese nation. The Long March is a great expedition of ideals and convictions, and the Party and the Red Army have constantly risen up after several setbacks, and have hardened into steel through hardships; in the final analysis, the lofty ideals and revolutionary convictions in their hearts have always been firm and persistent, and have always shone with a fiery light. The Long March is a great expedition to test the truth, truth can only be tested in practice, truth can only be established in practice, and after the Long March, the Party and the Red Army are not weaker, but stronger, because our Party has found the correct road of the Chinese revolution and the correct theory guiding this road. The Long March was a great expedition to awaken the people, fully demonstrated the strength of the nature and purpose of the Cpc, and fully demonstrated that the CPC must take root and blossom among the people and must rely closely on the people to overcome difficulties and win victories. The Long March was a great expedition to open up a new situation, and in the face of chaotic clouds and terrifying waves, our party displayed a great practical spirit of fearlessness, a great creative spirit of rebirth from the fire, and a revolutionary road toward new life and victory in the midst of blood and fire.
He pointed out that the Great March, a great feat in human history, and the most precious spiritual wealth left to us is the great spirit of the Long March forged by the Chinese Communists and the officers and men of the Red Army with their lives and blood. If people do not have spirit, they will not stand, and if the country does not have spirit, it will not be strong. Spirit is the soul on which a nation depends for its long-term survival, and only when it reaches a certain height spiritually can this nation stand firm in the torrent of history and forge ahead courageously. The spirit of the Great Long March, as an important part of the red gene and spiritual genealogy of Chinese communists, has been deeply integrated into the blood and soul of the Chinese nation, has become a rich nourishment of the core values of socialism, and has become a powerful spiritual driving force that encourages and motivates the people of the Chinese to constantly overcome difficulties and move from victory to victory.
He stressed: To carry forward the spirit of the Great Long March and take today's Long March road well, we must strengthen the lofty ideal of communism and the common ideal of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and strive for lofty ideals and convictions; we must strengthen our self-confidence in the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, theoretical self-confidence, institutional self-confidence, and cultural self-confidence, and strive with determination to win new victories in the great cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics; we must put the people in the highest position in our hearts, persist in doing everything for the people, relying on the people in everything, and striving for the people to live a better life We must grasp the direction, take charge of the overall situation, make overall plans, and strive to achieve our overall tasks, overall layout, and overall goals; we must build a consolidated national defense and a strong army that is commensurate with China's international status and in line with national security and development interests, and strive with determination to safeguard national security and world peace; we must strengthen the party's leadership, persist in administering the party in an all-round and strict manner, and strive with determination to advance the new great project of party building.
Party history looks back
In 1949
On October 21, the Government Council of the Central People's Government was established.
In 2001
On October 21, the Ninth APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting was held in Shanghai. Jiang Zemin presided over the meeting and pointed out in his speech that only by benefiting the broad masses of members of the international community can economic globalization be smoothly advanced and the world economy develop in a sustained and stable manner.
In 2004
On October 21, Hu Jintao presided over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, discussed and decided to carry out an educational campaign in the whole party from January 2005 to maintain the advanced nature of Communist Party members with the practice of the important thinking of the "three represents" as the main content.
In 2013
On October 21, the 100th anniversary celebration meeting of the European and American Returned Scholars Association was held. Xi Jinping put forward the work policy of supporting study abroad, encouraging returning to China, coming and going freely, and playing a role.
In 2016
On October 21, the conference to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Long March of the Red Army was held. Xi Jinping pointed out in his speech at the conference that every generation has the long march of each generation, and each generation must take its own long march. The Long March of our generation is to realize the goal of "two hundred years" and realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. We must vigorously carry forward the spirit of the Great Long March and continue to forge ahead courageously on the new Long March road.
Source: Website of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China
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