After learning of Jiang Zemin’s departure on November 30 in Shanghai at the age of 96, the Chinese people were overcome with grief.

On Tuesday morning, a solemn memorial assembly held a session of grief during which people from all over the nation observed a three-minute period of silence.

We hold Comrade Jiang Zemin in high regard and cherish the memory of Comrade Jiang Zemin because he devoted his life to the Chinese people and worked tirelessly throughout his life to contribute to the cause of national independence and the liberation of the people, as well as to the prosperity of our country and the well-being of our people, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday.

The wonderful, splendid existence of Jiang Zemin

Jiang’s great talent, significant role, and exceptional art of political leadership as a Marxist statesman were inseparable from the great achievements of the Party and nation in the 13 years since the fourth plenary session of the 13th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, according to Xi in his eulogy.

Jiang led the central collective leadership of the CPC to bring the Party and Chinese people of all ethnic groups together to unwaveringly preserve and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics in the face of a challenging environment both at home and abroad, according to Xi.

Source: Prnewswire