China Celebrates Deng Xiaoping's 120th Birthday Amid Reflections on His Legacy and Impact

During the speech, Xi Jinping hailed Deng Xiaoping as a "great Marxist, a great proletarian revolutionary, statesman, military strategist, and diplomat" who made significant contributions to China's reform, opening-up, and modernization. Xi emphasized the importance of adhering to the principles of Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, and Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.

"We should continue to push forward the great cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, and realize the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," Xi Jinping said. He also emphasized the need to promote high-quality development, deepen reform and opening-up, and improve people's livelihoods.

One of the main themes emphasized by Xi Jinping was the importance of remembering and learning from Deng Xiaoping's legacy. He urged the CPC members to study and implement Deng Xiaoping's theory, and to continue his unfinished work.

Weibo users have been actively participating in the commemoration, sharing their thoughts and memories of Deng Xiaoping. Some users praised Deng Xiaoping's role in China's economic reform and opening-up, while others remembered his iconic quotes, such as "I am a son of the Chinese people, and I deeply love my country and people."

However, not all users were uniform in their praise. Some expressed their discontent with the country's current direction, citing issues such as income inequality, lack of freedom of speech, and corruption. One user @中 stood out, questioning whether China's reform and opening-up policies had truly brought benefits to the general public. "Today is the 120th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping's birth, and we're still struggling to make ends meet. Is this really what he envisioned for China?"

Other users tried to address these concerns by citing examples of China's remarkable economic growth, infrastructure development, and improvements in people's livelihoods since Deng Xiaoping's era. @change_able responded to @中, saying "Without Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening-up, we wouldn't have the opportunities we have today. Let's not forget the progress we've made."

On the whole, while there were differing opinions on the impact of Deng Xiaoping's policies, most users agreed on the significance of his legacy in shaping China's modern history. By remembering and learning from his life and work, they hope to continue his unfinished work and build a brighter future for China.

On social media, the hashtag #纪念邓小平诞辰120周年# has been trending, with millions of users sharing their thoughts and reflections on Deng Xiaoping's legacy. The hashtag has also been filled with historical images and videos of Deng Xiaoping, showcasing his life and contributions to China's development.

As China continues to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping's birth, it remains to be seen how his legacy will continue to shape the country's future. However, one thing is certain - his influence on China's modern history is undeniable, and his memory will continue to inspire and guide generations to come.

To honor Deng Xiaoping's memory, various memorial events have been held across the country. In Suzhou, where Deng Xiaoping spent time perfecting his concept of a "xiaokang" (comfortable) society, local residents reflected on his contributions to the city's development.

nationwide people are commemorating Deng Xiaoping's contributions to China's reform and opening-up. As one Weibo user put it, "Today, we remember not only Deng Xiaoping's achievements, but also his vision for China's future. Let's continue to push forward his unfinished work and build a brighter future for our country."