China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Sunday called for great unity and solidarity to consolidate and develop the broadest possible patriotic united front to rally strength for advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through Chinese modernization.
Wang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), made the remarks at a reception held in Beijing to celebrate the upcoming 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
The reception was jointly held by the General Office of the CPPCC National Committee, the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, and the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese.
Wang said over the past 76 years, the CPC has united and led the entire Chinese nation to achieve two miracles of rapid economic growth and lasting social stability. Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, the cause of the Party and the country has seen historic achievements and changes, and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is now on an irreversible historical course, he said.
On Hong Kong and Macao, Wang stressed the determination to continue to fully, faithfully, and resolutely implement the policy of One Country, Two Systems, see that Hong Kong and Macao are administered by patriots, and support Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating themselves into the country's overall development.
On Taiwan, Wang stressed firm implementation of the Party's overall policy for the new era on resolving the Taiwan question, and adherence to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, expressing the willingness to promote cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation in all fields.
He called for efforts to resolutely oppose Taiwan secessionist activities and foreign interference and unswervingly advance the cause of national reunification.
Wang also stressed the full implementation of the policy on overseas Chinese affairs to strengthen and improve the work related to overseas Chinese.
About 760 representatives from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas Chinese communities attended the reception.
China's top political advisor calls for great unity, solidarity at National Day reception
