President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed China’s commitment to fostering ethnic solidarity across generations in a heartfelt reply to descendants of Yunnan Province’s historic unity monument builders. The letter, addressed to families tied to a 1951 oath of loyalty to the Communist Party of China (CPC), highlights decades of collaboration between diverse ethnic groups and the Party.
🔍 The Backstory: In 1950, ethnic representatives from Pu’er, Yunnan, attended Beijing’s first National Day celebrations. Inspired, they erected a monument a year later with 48 signatures pledging unity under CPC leadership—a tradition now spanning 70+ years.
💡 Xi’s Vision: Calling the Chinese nation a 'big family of 56 ethnic groups,' Xi urged strengthening the 'sense of community' and advancing economic and social progress in border regions. His message comes as descendants shared updates on local ethnic communities’ thriving lives under Party policies.
🌐 Why It Matters: From cultural preservation to intergenerational collaboration, Xi’s emphasis on unity mirrors China’s broader efforts to bridge traditions with modern development—a story resonating globally in our multicultural era.
