Xi congratulates China Zhi Gong Party on founding centenary

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday congratulated the China Zhi Gong Party on its founding centenary.

In a congratulatory message, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, urged the China Zhi Gong Party to unite overseas Chinese, returned overseas Chinese and their relatives, and Chinese students abroad to make new contributions to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

As the earliest-founded among China's eight non-Communist parties, the China Zhi Gong Party has consistently worked in solidarity with the CPC, contributing wisdom and strength to the nation's struggles for independence, liberation, prosperity, and the well-being of its people, Xi said.

He expressed hope that the party would remain true to its mission of cooperation and continue to unite overseas Chinese, returned overseas Chinese and their families, as well as Chinese students abroad, in contributing to the cause of national reunification.

Founded in San Francisco, the United States, in October 1925, the China Zhi Gong Party is mainly composed of returned overseas Chinese, relatives of overseas Chinese from the middle and upper strata, as well as other noted figures with overseas ties.

A conference marking the 100th founding anniversary of the China Zhi Gong Party was held in Beijing on Friday. Xi's message was delivered at the gathering by Li Ganjie, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee.

Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended and addressed the conference.

Wang called on the China Zhi Gong Party to continue to contribute its wisdom to the deliberation and administration of state affairs, provide insightful suggestions, and help enhance the efficiency of China's new model of political party system.

He also urged the party to promote the unity of all Chinese people at home and abroad, and play a greater role in advancing national reunification and fostering a favorable international environment for China.

Xi congratulates China Zhi Gong Party on founding centenary

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that Seoul firmly adheres to the one-China principle, in comments made ahead of his upcoming state visit to China.

The remarks were made in an interview with China Media Group (CMG). The visit is scheduled for Jan 4–7.

"The consensus reached between governments of the Republic of Korea and China when diplomatic relations were established continues to be the fundamental principle governing our relations, and its effectiveness remains steadfast. I want to clearly state that the ROK has always adhered to the one-China principle. Maintaining peace and stability in regional matters, including in Northeast Asia and concerning the Taiwan issue, holds significant importance to us," said Lee.

"The foundational relationship between the ROK and China was established on a very principled and fundamental basis from the beginning. It is clear that the ROK government has always adhered to this position and has never wavered from it. I believe that the sound development of ROK-China relations depends on both sides fully respecting each other's core interests and being mutually tolerant of each other's positions. In this context, we will, as always, uphold the one-China principle as the Taiwan issue is China's most fundamental concern," he said.

ROK president reiterates firm adherence to one-China principle