Speakers:
Wang Xiaohui, deputy head in charge of routine work of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC)
Fu Xingguo, deputy head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee
Hu Heping, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and minister of culture and tourism
Qu Qingshan, head of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee
Major General Li Jun, assistant director of the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission
Chairperson:
Xu Lin, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and minister of the State Council Information Office
Date:
March 23, 2021
Xu Lin:
Ladies and gentlemen, friends from the media, good morning. Welcome to this press conference held by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). This year marks the centenary of the founding of the CPC. Over the past 100 years, the CPC has remained committed to its original aspiration and founding mission of seeking happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation. The Party has rallied and led the Chinese people in a tenacious struggle for development, accomplishing great achievements recognized by the entire world. China's development has not only delivered a better life for the Chinese people, but also contributed to the well-being of the world and the lofty cause of peace and development for humanity.
Celebrating the centenary of the CPC's founding is a major event in the political life of our Party and country, which attracts much attention from home and abroad. To mark the centenary, the CPC Central Committee will hold a series of celebration activities. In the press conference today, leading officials from relevant departments will brief you on the arrangements and considerations for the celebration activities. They will also answer your questions.
Present at today's press conference are: Mr. Wang Xiaohui, deputy head in charge of routine work of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee; Mr. Fu Xingguo, deputy head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee; Mr. Hu Heping, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and minister of culture and tourism; Mr. Qu Qingshan, head of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee; and Major General Li Jun, assistant director of the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission (CMC).
Since there are many foreign reporters present, simultaneous interpretation services will be available throughout the press conference. If reporters ask questions in English, the question part will be interpreted into Chinese.
Next, let's give the floor to Mr. Wang Xiaohui.