►►A concert was held in Beijing on Monday evening in celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
BEIJING-Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng joined about 3,000 people to watch the performance, titled « Putting the People First. »
Held at the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing, the concert featured five segments, honoring revolutionary martyrs, recalling military-civilian solidarity during the years of the revolutionary wars, and depicting development during the years of socialist revolution and construction.
Performers also showcased China’s transformations since reform and opening-up, and highlighted the country’s achievements in the new era.
As the performance drew to a close, the audience rose to chorus the song « Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China. »
Representatives of foreign experts working in China were also invited to the event.
By Xinhua
