Xi says confidence ‘more valuable than gold’ in march toward rejuvenation
President Xi Jinping attended a grand reception held in Beijing to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and delivered an important speech last night, Xinhua reported.
The state agency reported that Li Qiang presided over the reception. Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng attended the event together with around 800 Chinese and foreign guests.
Xi called on the nation to firm up confidence and strive in unity in the relentless endeavor toward building a strong China and realizing national rejuvenation.
“Our strength comes from unity and confidence is more valuable than gold,” said Xi, as cited by Xinhua.
Xi said “the future is bright and the nation should continue to surmount difficulties and march forward.”
In another occasion yesterday, President Xi called for dedication and greater efforts to make new and greater contributions to advancing the high-quality development of the cause of women and children.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in his recent instruction on the country’s work for women and children.
