Xi Jinping promotes Chinese model for developing nations in speech marking Communist Party's 105th anniversary

On July 1, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping marked the Communist Party's 105th anniversary with a 40-minute speech in Beijing. Xi promoted China's rapid industrialization as an alternative development model for other nations and called for a new type of international relations. He also reiterated China's unwavering commitment to reunifying with Taiwan, supported integrating Hong Kong and Macau, and emphasized military modernization, backed by a 7% increase in defense spending for 2026.

CCP 105th anniversary speech

• ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech on July 1, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party
• ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping's 40-minute speech on July 1, 2026, focused on China's global influence, contrasting with previous anniversary speeches that emphasized domestic national rejuvenation

Chinese global influence promotion

• ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China advocates building a community with a shared future for humanity by providing Chinese wisdom, solutions, and strength to address global issues
• ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping held up China's rapid industrialization as a model and alternative pathway for developing nations, noting China achieved in decades what took rich countries centuries

China military spending increase

• ▪China plans to increase its defense spending by 7% in 2026, representing its slowest annual military expenditure growth rate since 2021
• ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need to accelerate elevating the Chinese military to world-class standards while maintaining the Communist Party's absolute leadership over the armed forces

Taiwan reunification stance

• ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated the Chinese Communist Party's opposition to Taiwan independence and external interference, calling complete reunification an unwavering historical responsibility

Hong Kong Macau regional integration

• ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping called for promoting long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong and Macau while supporting their integration into China's overall development