President Xi Jinping led a ceremony in Beijing marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of former leader Jiang Zemin.
Key facts
- •The ceremony marked the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth.
- •The event took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- •Jiang Zemin served as China's top leader from 1989 to the early 2000s.
- •Jiang Zemin died in 2022.
- •President Xi Jinping addressed thousands of officials and delegates at the event.
President Xi Jinping presided over a grand ceremony in Beijing on Monday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of former state leader Jiang Zemin. The event was held at the Great Hall of the People and attended by thousands of officials and delegates from various sectors.
Commemorating Jiang Zemin's legacy
During the ceremony, President Xi delivered a speech highlighting Jiang Zemin's contributions to the Communist Party and the country. Jiang served as China's top leader from 1989 until the early 2000s and passed away in 2022.
Timeline
- 1989Jiang Zemin began his tenure as China's top leader.
- 2022Jiang Zemin passed away.
- MondayPresident Xi Jinping presided over a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by South China Morning Post.
