Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Qi Zhenhong at
the Reception Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Founding of the
Communist Party of China
Honorable Tilvin-General
Secretary of JVP,
Honorable Sajith Premadasa Leader of
the SJB,
Honorable Sagara Kariyawasam
General Secretary of the SLPP,
Honorable Wajira Abeywardena
Chairman of the UNP,
Honorable G.
Weerasinghe General Secretary of the CPSL,
Honorable Leaders
of other political parties,
Honorable
Ministers, Members of Parliament,
Excellencies and
Members of the Diplomatic Corps Distinguished guests,
Ladies and
gentlemen, dear friends,
Good evening!
It is a great pleasure and
privilege to gather with all of you to celebrate the 105th anniversary of
the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). On behalf of the Chinese
Embassy in Sri Lanka, I would like to extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt
gratitude to all our distinguished guests!
Today, a gathering was held in
Beijing to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC. Xi
Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered an important
speech at the gathering, reviewing the glorious journey the CPC has
traversed/ˈtrævərst/ and looking ahead to the bright prospects for the
development of the cause of the CPC and the Chinese people. A China that is
constantly advancing toward modernization will surely
provide more opportunities for the world, inject more momentum into
international cooperation, and make greater contributions to the progress of
humanity.
One hundred and five years of
journeying through trials and hardships, one hundred and five years of
remaining true to our original aspiration. Born at a time of national peril, the CPC grew through arduous struggles, and thrived during the era
of reform and opening-up. From Shikumen, where the Party was founded, to
Tiananmen, where New China was proclaimed; and from Xingye Road, home to the Party's birthplace, to Fuxing Road, a symbol of the great journey toward national
rejuvenation, our Party has always breathed the same breath, shared the same
destiny, and linked its heart with the people. History has demonstrated a
profound truth: the leadership of the CPC is the choice of history, and more
importantly, the choice of the people; it is an inevitable outcome of practice,
and a calling of the times.
Dear friends!
Since the 18th CPC National
Congress, the Chinese Communists, with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core, have upheld fundamental principles while breaking new
ground, kept pace with the times, and written a magnificent chapter for the new
era.
Seeking happiness
for the people, we have won the battle against poverty and completed the building
of a moderately prosperous society in all respects. Our achievements in poverty
reduction have drawn worldwide attention, and improvements in livelihoods are
shared by all. With the education, medical care, and social security systems
fully covering both urban and rural areas, the 1.4 billion Chinese people enjoy
a profound sense of gain, happiness, and security.
Seeking
rejuvenation for the nation, Chinese modernization is advancing with
steady and rapid strides. China's total economic output has exceeded 140 trillion
CNY, and
its status as the world's largest trading nation remains solid. From the
"Chang'e" lunar exploration to the "Fendouzhe" deep-sea
submersible, from high-speed trains speeding across the country to our leading position in 5G, technological innovation changes
with each passing day, and China's major strategic equipment continues to set
new milestones. The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered an
irreversible historical course.
Seeking progress
for humanity and harmony for the world, President Xi
Jinping proposed the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, which has been written into UN
resolutions and become a global consensus. The Belt and Road Initiative
connects oceans and continents, and the China-Europe Railway Express traverses
thousands of miles, injecting strong momentum into global development. The four
major initiatives—the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security
Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative—have
systematically responded to the questions of the times, of history, and of the
people, contributing Chinese wisdom and offering Chinese solutions. These Chinese proposals and initiativeshave been embraced by nearly
160 countries and international organizations. China
remains a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a
defender of the international order.
Dear friends!
The friendship between China and Sri
Lanka dates back to ancient times, and the exchanges between our political
parties have forged a deep bond. The CPC and various political parties in Sri
Lanka treat each other with mutual respect and equality.We exchange views on state governance and seek ways for
common development. The successful meeting between President Xi Jinping and
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has mapped out a new blueprint for China-Sri
Lanka relations.
Inter-party relations are an
important component of China-Sri Lanka relations, and party-to-party exchanges
have played a vital role in deepening bilateral communication and cooperation.
On the basis of the principles of "independence, complete equality, mutual
respect, and non-interference in each other's internal affairs," the CPC
stands ready to strengthen the exchange of governance experience with all
political parties in Sri Lanka, advance pragmatic cooperation in poverty
alleviation and digital cities, and promote people-to-people bonds and shared
interests. Looking into the future, we look forward to working together with the Sri Lankan side to fully implement
the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, hand in hand explore
development paths suited to our respective national conditions, promote the
building of a China-Sri Lanka community with a shared future of strategic significance, and bring more benefits and greater
dividends to the two peoples.
Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends!
In today's world, changes unseen in
a century are accelerating, and the torrent of the times calls for solidarity
and mutual assistance. Facing the grand questions of "What has happened to
the world and how should we respond?" the CPC is willing to join hands
with all countries, guided by the four major initiatives, to promote the
construction of a clean and beautiful world
of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness, and inclusiveness.
105 years marks a historical
milestone, and more importantly, the starting point of a new journey. The CPC
always walks with the people and advances with the times. It is evident that to walk with
China is to walk with opportunities; to believe in China
is to believe in tomorrow;to invest in China is to invest in the future.
Standing at a new historical starting point, we are ready to work with
political parties and peoples of all countries—to follow the right path of the world, create a better future together, shoulder the
mission of the times, and compose a new chapter of win-win cooperation!
Now, I propose a toast:
To the 105th anniversary of the
founding of the Communist Party of China,
To the good health and prosperity of
all distinguished guests,
And
to
the deep friendship and common prosperity of the peoples of all nations,
Cheers!