China Looking ahead to Second Centenary
China sees acceleration of military development, fight against COVID-19, national security and social stability as the main issues that need priority to deal with.
Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he walks ahead of other members of the Chinese Politburo Standing Committee including Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to the left during a dinner reception at the Great Hall of the People on the eve of the National Day holiday in Beijing, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.
BEIJING, KOMPAS — Driven by the aspiration to play an important role and be respected on the international stage, Chinese President Xi Jinping has accelerated the country’s world-class military development, reiterated the country’s commitment in the fight against COVID-19, as well as maintaining national security and social stability.
Those issues were shed light by Xi in his speech at the opening of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sunday (16/10/2022). He also raised the issue of Taiwan, which China claims as part of its territorial sovereignty. He said national security and social stability were prerequisites for building a strong and prosperous nation, especially as China is entering a new centennial era.