CHINA-CCP: LENGTHY XINHUA ARTICLE REVIEWS TEN YEAR HISTORY OF UFWD
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Xinhua (July 28) published a lengthy 4465-word article reviewing the 10-year history of the
CCP CC's United Front Work department (UFWD) titled "Extensively gather all the wisdom
and strength of the Chinese nation ——The Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping
at the core cares about the work of the United Front". It was published by Guangming Daily
the following day (July 29). Asserting that "The united front is the political advantage and
strategic policy of the Communist Party of China to unite people's hearts and strength. It is an
important magic weapon for winning the revolution, construction, and reform. It is an
important tool to strengthen the party's class foundation, expand the party's mass base, and
consolidate the party's ruling position. The magic weapon is an important magic weapon for
building a modern socialist country in an all-round way and realizing the great rejuvenation of
the Chinese nation", the article declared: "Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist
Party of China, socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era. Entering the
crucial stage of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, the United Front work is facing
new situations and challenges." It recalled the directions given by Xi Jinping between May 18-
25, 2015 for upgrading UFWD work and the UFWD's contributions in religious affairs, Tibet
work and Hongkong and building the unity of the country. The article stated, in conclusion,
that "In the new era, the United Front will unswervingly implement the "one country, two
systems" policy, unswervingly implement the "patriots governing Hong Kong" and "patriots
governing Macao" principles, and continue to develop and strengthen the forces of patriotism
and love for Hong Kong and Macao; The political foundation of the 1992 Consensus is to
broadly unite Taiwan compatriots at home and abroad, steadily advance the work against
"independence" and promote reunification, and build a foundation of public opinion for
supporting and pursuing national reunification; Overseas Chinese affairs work has opened up
a new situation. Gather people, build one heart. This year is the year of the 20th National
Congress of the Communist Party of China. Under the strong leadership of the Party Central
Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, the United Front is taking the spiritual realm
of "success and success do not have to be mine" and the historical responsibility of "success
and success must be mine". With the perseverance of long-term dedication and the
perseverance of daily deeds, we will strengthen the great unity of all parties, groups, ethnic
groups, strata and all aspects, and gather indomitable strength to promote the great rejuvenation
of the Chinese nation."
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