On July 1, 2026, marking the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), People's Daily published an article systematically discussing how the Party has seized historical initiative and led national rejuvenation. The article stated that since its founding, the CPC has united and led the people in accomplishing four great tasks: national salvation through new democracy, national development through socialism, national prosperity through reform and opening-up, and national strength in the new era.
The article emphasized that General Secretary Xi Jinping's Party-building thought and the "Fourteen Adherences" provide fundamental guidance for Party building in the new era. The core is upholding the centralized, unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee and strengthening the Party's self-reform through full and rigorous governance. The "Two Establishments" are regarded as the greatest guarantee for overcoming difficulties.
In the area of people's livelihoods, the article elaborated on the "people first" philosophy, showcasing achievements in ecological protection and coordinated regional development, from Shanghai's Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek treatment to the national "River Strategy." The proportion of good-quality water in the Yangtze River Economic Belt rose to 96.5%, and its share of GDP increased to 47.3%. Infrastructure-wise, high-speed railway mileage exceeded 50,000 km, expressways over 191,000 km, new energy vehicle production and sales exceeded 16 million units, and 5G networks covered all prefecture-level cities.
The article also noted that Chinese modernization offers a new path for the world. Through high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, projects such as the China-Laos power connectivity and Greece's Piraeus Port have promoted common development. Meanwhile, China implemented zero-tariff treatment for 53 African diplomatic allies, and the China International Import Expo accumulated an intended turnover of over USD 580 billion.
The article concluded that the CPC is advancing national rejuvenation with strategic clarity and confidence while contributing to world peace and development.