Xi Jinping Speaks at Beijing Ceremony Marking 105th Anniversary of Chinese Communist Party

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on July 1, 2026, in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party. Xi stated that the party has deeply changed the trend and trajectory of the world's development through relentless struggle.

He described the Chinese Communist Party as the world's largest ruling party with significant global influence, according to CNBC.

The speech lasted approximately 40 minutes. Xi said the party enabled China to overthrow imperialism, feudalism and bureaucratic capitalism and paved the way for industrialization. He added that the world has entered a new era of turbulence and transformation and that China would promote the building of a new type of international relations, CNBC reported.

Xi stated that a strong country must have a strong military and only a strong military can ensure national security. China will raise defense spending by 7% in 2026, the slowest annual increase since 2021, according to the Ministry of Finance. Xi reaffirmed the party's strategy on Taiwan, stating that resolving the Taiwan issue and realizing complete reunification is the party's unwavering historical responsibility.

He reiterated opposition to Taiwan independence efforts and external interference. Xi called for promoting the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macau and supporting their integration into China's overall development, CNBC reported. Xi is scheduled to visit the United States in September 2026, following President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing in May.