Los Angeles, Herald Mail Media: On eve of China’s 70th anniversary parade, President Xi says nation leads the world
BEIJING — The No. 1 rule for media attending a grand banquet at the Great Hall of the People on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China was: “Do not interview the guests.”
The only words to be reported at the vast banquet Monday evening were those of President Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader who has carefully carved out a cult of personality in recent years. He declared that China had caught up “in great strides,” and was now leading the world.
“We are now marching at the forefront of the times, with boundless energy!” said Xi. “Over the past 70 years the Chinese people, with perseverance and strenuous efforts, have made development and achievements that are the marvel of the world.”
He spoke on the eve of a parade designed to send a confident message that China’s military has modernized rapidly, amassing advanced military technology to rival U.S. power.
“The Chinese people are a great people, the Chinese nation is a great nation and Chinese civilization is a great civilization!” he said.
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WNU Editor: The best part is that he actually believes that China leads the world.