A significant conference took place on Wednesday in Zunyi, located in southwest China's Guizhou Province, commemorating the 90th anniversary of the historic Zunyi Meeting during the epic Long March (1934-1936).
Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a keynote speech at the event.
The conference underscored the profound historical importance and the major contributions of the Zunyi Meeting. It called for drawing wisdom and strength from the Party's history of struggles, aiming to ensure success in the new era's Long March.
Emphasizing an unwavering commitment to independence and self-reliance, the conference highlighted the firm confidence and determination needed to advance the great cause of building a strong nation and achieving national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization.
Additionally, the event stressed the importance of carrying forward the revolutionary tradition of courage in struggle and victory. Held in January 1935, the Zunyi Meeting is widely regarded as a turning point during the Long March and a key event that contributed to the success of the Chinese revolution.
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Conference held to mark anniversary of key meeting in Party history
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