China’s Xi praises former president Jiang’s contribution in show of party unity — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-xi-praises-former-president-jiang-s-contribution-in-show-of-party-unityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Xi Jinping marks Jiang Zemin's 100th birth anniversaryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-xi-praises-former-president-jiang-s-contribution-in-show-of-party-unityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-xi-praises-former-president-jiang-s-contribution-in-show-of-party-unity#u45010Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:25:18 +0000President Xi Jinping led an event commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of former leader Jiang Zemin, praising his "indelible contributions" to China. During the proceedings, Xi emphasized the need for an "indomitable fighting spirit" and advocated for the advancement of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The Communist Party used the occasion to link Jiang's legacy to a call for members to rally around Xi's current leadership and party-led economic growth.Why it mattersJiang Zemin served as China's president and general secretary during a period of s