President Xi Jinping Emphasizes 'Nationalism and Patriotism' Amid US Pressure

Attended the 70th Anniversary Exhibition of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea... Political Moves by Chinese Leadership
Wang Qishan, Vice President, and All 7 Members of the Chinese Politburo Standing Committee Attended

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the '70th Anniversary Exhibition of the People's Volunteer Army' held at the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution ahead of the 70th anniversary of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea on the 25th, emphasizing the spirit of the war.

Contrary to expectations that he would avoid provoking the United States given the ongoing conflicts, Xi personally visited the Military Museum to highlight the great victory in the war against the U.S. This is interpreted as a political move by Xi to emphasize nationalism and patriotism.

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Notably, all members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, including Vice President Wang Qishan and Premier Li Keqiang, attended the event. This is seen as a move by China's core leadership to stress the need for unity among the people amid tensions with the U.S. on the 70th anniversary of the war.

The Chinese state-run People's Daily reported on the front page about Xi's visit to the Military Museum on the 19th, reflecting on the significance of the 70th anniversary of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea.

People's Daily conveyed that Xi, while touring the newly reopened Military Museum, stated that the spirit of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea is a precious spiritual asset of China. He also encouraged the Chinese nation to overcome all difficulties and defeat all powerful enemies.

On the day, Xi said, "Seventy years ago, the Communist Party of China and the government made the historic decision to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea to safeguard peace and oppose invasion," adding, "The great victory in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea made a significant contribution to world peace and human progress." The victory in the war was described as a 'victory of justice,' a 'victory of peace,' and a 'victory of the people.'

People's Daily also reported on the same page that the Central Military Commission of China (CMC) announced a decision to accelerate the establishment of a new trinity military talent training system. Xi Jinping concurrently serves as chairman of the CMC.

The CMC decided to build a new trinity military talent cultivation system integrating military school education, unit training practice, and military vocational education. The aim is to nurture military talents and transform the People's Liberation Army into a world-class military force.

People's Daily also devoted front-page space to the Shuangyong Movement, which has continued since 1943. The Shuangyong Movement promotes "supporting the military and favoring military families" and "cheering the government and loving the people."

People's Daily emphasized that the Shuangyong Movement is a historical tradition of the Communist Party and the people. The article's intent is to encourage unity between the people and the military to overcome all difficulties and achieve victory in wartime.

As U.S.-China tensions escalate, this appears to be an enlightening article aimed at boosting the self-esteem of the People's Liberation Army and fostering nationalism and patriotism.

People's Daily proclaimed, "The Communist Party of China reflects on the journey and experience of leading the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea and embodies the contemporary value of the spirit of the war," adding, "One can see the patriotism of the people and the strong resolve of the Chinese nation."

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