The death of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin, who passed away on November 30 in Shanghai at the age of 96, has left the Chinese people in a state of mourning.

On Tuesday morning, as part of a sombre memorial gathering, people all throughout the country observed three minutes of silence in grief.

On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at a memorial meeting for Jiang Zemin in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, saying, “We hold Comrade Jiang Zemin in high esteem, and cherish his memory for dedicating his life to the Chinese people, and working 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 welfare of the people. »

How Jiang Zemin Went From Zero to Hero

Xi Jinping lauded the life and legacy of Jiang Zemin in his eulogy, noting that the great achievements of the Party and the country in the 13 years since the fourth plenary session of the 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) are tied to Jiang Zemin’s great talent, his key role, and his exceptional art of political leadership as a Marxist statesman.

Xi Jinping said that Jiang Zemin has led the CPC’s central collective leadership to unite the Party and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups to defend and vigorously develop socialism with Chinese characteristics in the face of a challenging environment both abroad and at home.

Source: Prnewswire