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

Jul 1, 2026

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.