China Reflects on Deng Xiaoping's Legacy Amid Modern Challenges
On the 120th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping's birth, Xi Jinping urges the nation to honor the reformer's contributions while addressing contemporary economic and political issues.
- Deng Xiaoping is celebrated for transforming China into a global economic powerhouse through pragmatic reforms.
- Xi Jinping calls for the continuation of Deng's policies to achieve national rejuvenation and economic modernization.
- Deng's 'one country, two systems' principle remains a cornerstone for Hong Kong and Macau's integration with mainland China.
- Challenges such as economic slowdown, rising unemployment, and international tensions test the resilience of Deng's legacy.
- Younger generations in China have mixed awareness and appreciation of Deng's impact on the country's development.