https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/xi-says-china-needs-indomitable-fighting-spirit-praises-tiananmen-crackdownContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/xi-says-china-needs-indomitable-fighting-spirit-praises-tiananmen-crackdownhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/xi-says-china-needs-indomitable-fighting-spirit-praises-tiananmen-crackdown#u44940Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:50:09 +0000Chinese leader Xi Jinping has praised the Tiananmen crackdown and called for an 'indomitable fighting spirit' as he marked the 100th birth anniversary of late leader Jiang Zemin. Xi invoked Jiang's legacy to rally support for his own leadership and promote party-led growth. The events are seen as an attempt to consolidate Xi's power and promote a vision of China's future under Communist Party rule.Why it mattersThe commemorations are part of a broader effort by Xi to promote his vision of China's future and consolidate his power. The events come at a time when Chi