Xi Jinping, China's state chairman, said in a speech commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of former chairman Jiang Zemin that Jiang strongly supported and implemented the party's policy decisions during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. Xi Jinping emphasized that Jiang laid the foundation for China's economic growth, led the return of Hong Kong and Macau, and vigorously fought against 'Taiwan independence.' He also mentioned that Jiang spearheaded China's accession to the World Trade Organization through his diplomatic and international strategic vision, leading to multipolarization and economic globalization. This commemorative event is interpreted as an attempt by Xi Jinping to solidify his power base and strengthen unity within the party ahead of the October Central Committee meeting. Former state chairman Hu Jintao did not attend the event.
