Speech at the Meeting Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen

Speech by Xi Jinping at the Meeting Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen on November 11, 2016. The Speech highly appraised Dr. Sun Yat-sen and pointed out that he was a great national hero, a great patriot and a great forerunner of China's democratic revolution. He took revolution as his duty all his life, was determined to save the country and the people, and made great contributions to the history of the Chinese nation. The times make great men, and great men influence the times.

Dr. Sun Yat-sen has made outstanding contributions to the Chinese people and the Chinese nation, enjoys high prestige in the hearts of the Chinese people, and is admired by all the sons and daughters of China.

Xi Jinping emphasized that we should learn from Dr. Sun Yat-sen's lofty demeanor of loving and dedicating himself to the motherland.

History at all times and at home and abroad tells us that no nation in the world can follow the path of others to realize its own development and revitalization, and there is no immutable road that can guide all ethnic groups to achieve development and revitalization; all the nationalities that have successfully developed and revitalized are those who have found a way suitable for their own reality.

Today, if we want to create a new situation for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, we must vigorously carry forward the great spirit of patriotism and firmly believe that the Chinese nation has the ability to walk out of a successful road to rejuvenation.

We should enhance self-confidence in the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics, theoretical confidence, institutional confidence, and cultural confidence, and unswervingly guard and build our great country along the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Xi Jinping pointed out that we should learn from Dr. Sun Yat-sen's world is shared by people and has the broad feelings of the people.

To succeed in any great cause, we must find the foundation among the people, gather strength from them, and accomplish this cause with them together.

Today, in order to create a new situation for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, our Party must always serve the people wholeheartedly as the fundamental purpose, always take the support and support of the people as the source of strength, and persist in putting the people in the highest position in our hearts. We must persist in everything for the sake of the people and rely on the people for all things, always maintain a pure heart towards the people, always stand with the people, and promote the achievements of reform and development to benefit all the people more equitably and more equitably. We will continue to move towards the goal of achieving the common prosperity of all the people, condensing more than 1.3 billion Chinese people into a majestic force to promote the development and growth of the Chinese nation.

Xi Jinping emphasized that we should learn from Dr. Sun Yat-sen's excellent qualities of pursuing truth and keeping pace with the times.

History will only favor those who are determined, those who work hard, and those who fight, and will not wait for those who hesitate, those who slacken, and those who fear.

Today, if we want to create a new situation for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, we must set up a grand historical vision, grasp the general trend of world development, listen to the voice of the times, and have the courage to adhere to the truth and correct mistakes. We will continue to promote theoretical innovation, practical innovation, institutional innovation, cultural innovation, and other innovations, and write a new chapter in the development of the Chinese nation in the torrent of the times.

Xi Jinping pointed out that we should learn from Dr. Sun Yat-sen's indomitable and strenous fighting spirit. A great cause is great not only because it is just and grand, but also because it is not plain sailing. Great people are great not only because they have established great achievements for the people, for the nation and for mankind, but also because they have forged a strong will and noble personality throughout their hard work. Today, if we want to create a new situation for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, we must soberly examine the international situation which encounters profound and complex changes, comprehensively grasp the arduous and heavier tasks of reform, development, and stability, and make unremitting efforts for a long time in the future. We should always be prepared to deal with major challenges, guarding against and defusing major risks, overcome major resistance, resolve major contradictions, and continue to push forward the great cause of rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

Xi Jinping emphasized that Dr. Sun Yat-sen has always firmly safeguarded national unity and national esteem , and took a clear-cut stand against all remarks and acts that split the country and the nation.

Safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity and never tolerating a repeat of the historical tragedy of divided nation is our solemn commitment to history and the people. All activities that intend to divide the country will certainly be firmly opposed by all Chinese people.

We will never allow anyone, any organization, any Party to split off any tract of territory from China anytime, or in any way! Xi Jinping pointed out that Dr. Sun Yat-sen was thinking about building a united China when he was leading tense revolutionary activities. Under the political, economic and social conditions of old China, these grand ideas of Dr. Sun Yat-sen were difficult to realize.

Today, under the leadership of the CPC and the tenacious struggle of the people of all ethnic groups throughout the country, this blueprint drawn by Dr. Sun Yat-sen has long been realized, and many of the achievements made by the Chinese people have far exceeded Dr. Sun Yat-sen's vision. Dr. Sun Yat-sen was committed to building an independent, democratic, prosperous and strong country that has long stood tall in the east of the World. Practice has fully shown that as long as our the path, theory, system, and culture are correct, as long as we unswervingly, unswervingly work hard and persevere towards the great goal, the wind and rain will never waver. Our goals can be achieved, and our goals will certainly be achieved!