Celebrating 104 Years of the Communist Party of China's Unwavering Leadership

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The Communist Party of China has marked a remarkable milestone with its 104th birthday on July 1, 2025. Founded in 1921, the party has led the Chinese people in achieving historic achievements in socialist revolutions and constructions, including the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949 and the development of special economic zones. Ambassador Fei Mingxing recently published an article in the Samoa Observer, celebrating the party's centenary with four stories that highlight its unwavering commitment to national independence, people's liberation, and economic development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Communist Party of China has united and led the Chinese people in creating a miracle of rapid economic development and long-term social stability over the past century, achieving historic achievements in socialist revolutions and constructions.
  • The party's commitment to national independence and people's liberation has led to the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, marking a significant milestone in modern Chinese history.
  • The development of special economic zones, starting with Shenzhen in 1979, has contributed to China's rapid economic growth and transformed the country into a major world power.
  • The party's poverty alleviation efforts have reduced the number of poor people in China from 98.99 million in 2012 to zero, achieving the goal of eliminating absolute poverty 10 years ahead of schedule.
  • The Communist Party of China's innovative spirit and entrepreneurial drive have led to the emergence of high-tech companies such as Huawei, DJI, Tencent, and BYD, which are now major players in the global economy.
  • The party's commitment to international cooperation and exchanges has strengthened its relationships with countries around the world, including Pacific island nations, and has contributed to global development and poverty reduction.
  • The party's leadership has ensured that every poor family receives effective assistance through targeted measures,led by cadres at the provincial, municipal, county, township, and village levels, with third-party assessments conducted to ensure accuracy and authenticity.

Statistics:

  • Over the past century, the Communist Party of China has achieved a miracle of rapid economic development and long-term social stability, with the country's GDP growing from $1.3 billion in 1949 to over $16 trillion in 2020.
  • The party's poverty alleviation efforts have lifted 800 million people out of poverty, contributing to 70% of global poverty reduction since the 18th CPC National Congress.
  • Shenzhen's per capita income has increased by more than 130 times since its establishment as a special economic zone in 1979.
  • In 2020, China completed the poverty alleviation goals of the new era as scheduled, eliminating absolute poverty and achieving the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 10 years ahead of schedule.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • Samoa Observer
  • Contify.com
  • Original Press Release: July 2, 2025, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.