China-Xi/Jiang Zemin Centenary/Vision
China-Xi/Jiang Zemin Centenary/Vision
Dateline : Aug 17, 2026
Location : China
Duration : 3'00
Beijing, China - Aug 17, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of grand gathering commemorating birth centenary of late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin in progress, attendees
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese president, also general secretary of Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of Central Military Commission (starting with shot 1):
"Comrade Jiang Zemin once looked forward with great confidence: 'In the new century, the Chinese people will unswervingly forge ahead on the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The system of socialism with Chinese characteristics will be further consolidated and improved through continuous reform. China's development will achieve common prosperity through the common progress of all regions. The Chinese nation will achieve great rejuvenation on the basis of realizing national reunification and establishing a prosperous, strong, democratic and culturally advanced modern socialist country.' Today, we can say with great pride that through long-term efforts, the cause of the Party and the country has flourished, the land of China is peaceful and harmonious, people's lives have kept improving, and the prospects for realizing national rejuvenation are bright. The dreams that generations have been striving for are gradually becoming a reality."
3. Meeting in progress
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President, also general secretary of Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of Central Military Commission (partially overlaid with shot 5):
"'After enduring countless trials, this splendid scene is achieved; all things in the world come from hard work.' This is Comrade Jiang Zemin's interpretation of struggle in his magnificent verses. Let the whole Party, the entire military, and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups rally more closely around the Party Central Committee and hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics. We must remain firm in our confidence, work with determination, strive to build China into a great country and advance national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization, continuously creating a better life for the Chinese people and writing an even more magnificent chapter for the Chinese nation!"
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5. Attendees
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6. Attendees applauding
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in addressing a grand gathering in Beijing on Monday to commemorate the birth centenary of late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin, said he envisions bright prospects for realizing China's national rejuvenation, noting that the dreams cherished by generations of Chinese people are gradually becoming a reality.
"Comrade Jiang Zemin once looked forward with great confidence: 'In the new century, the Chinese people will unswervingly forge ahead on the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The system of socialism with Chinese characteristics will be further consolidated and improved through continuous reform. China's development will achieve common prosperity through the common progress of all regions. The Chinese nation will achieve great rejuvenation on the basis of realizing national reunification and establishing a prosperous, strong, democratic and culturally advanced modern socialist country'," said Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission.
"Today, we can say with great pride that through long-term efforts, the cause of the Party and the country has flourished, the land of China is peaceful and harmonious, people's lives have kept improving, and the prospects for realizing national rejuvenation are bright. The dreams that generations have been striving for are gradually becoming a reality," Xi said.
"'After enduring countless trials, this splendid scene is achieved; all things in the world come from hard work.' This is Comrade Jiang Zemin's interpretation of struggle in his magnificent verses. Let the whole Party, the entire military, and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups rally more closely around the Party Central Committee and hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics," he said.
"We must remain firm in our confidence, work with determination, strive to build China into a great country and advance national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization, continuously creating a better life for the Chinese people and writing an even more magnificent chapter for the Chinese nation!" said the president.
ID : 8494710
Published : 2026-08-17 11:55
Last Modified : 2026-08-17 20:53:10
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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