Xi underscores five areas in advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics for new era

By Agencies Published: Oct 23, 2020 11:13 AM

Photo taken on Sept. 24, 2020 shows a "flower basket" at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China. The 18-meter-tall display in the shape of a flower basket is placed at the center of Tian'anmen Square as a decoration for the upcoming National Day holiday.Photo:Xinhua

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday underscored five areas in advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era when addressing a meeting commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) entering the Korean front in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.

The five areas include:

-- Making the Party even stronger;

-- Upholding the principle of putting people first;

-- Building up China's comprehensive national strength;

-- Accelerating the modernization of national defense and the armed forces;

-- Safeguarding world peace and justice.