Chinese President Xi Jinping called for strengthening national unity and fostering a shared sense of identity among the country's diverse ethnic groups at a high-profile ceremony honoring 'role models for ethnic unity and progress' in Beijing. The event, attended by top leaders including Premier Li Qiang and political advisor Wang Huning, celebrated 352 organizations and 368 individuals recognized for promoting harmony across China.
'The Chinese nation is a great nation with a civilization history of over 5,000 years,' Xi emphasized, highlighting the CPC's commitment to 'equality, solidarity, and mutual assistance' among ethnic groups.
Xi outlined key priorities:
📚 Enhancing history education for youth
💬 Promoting Standard Chinese language use
🤝 Strengthening cross-regional economic ties
⚖️ Handling ethnic affairs through legal frameworks
The Chinese leader stressed that 'no ethnic group should be left behind' in achieving common prosperity, urging targeted development programs for areas with significant ethnic minority populations.
