Veterans' descendants were made to march in the Sept. 3 military parade in uniform. (Photo : Reuters)
Chinese President Xi Jinping has maintained the tradition of Chinese leaders making political statements to signify their principles.
Two of Xi's slogans, "Chinese Dream of the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation" and the "Four Comprehensives," have become popular during the annual session of the national legislature held on March 5.
The Associated Press said political slogans are not only symbolic statements but also in indicate major changes in policy or political campaigns.
The report discussed some of the best-known slogans associated with five generations of Chinese leaders from Chairman Mao to President Xi.
Former Chairman Mao Zedong popularized the slogan "Destroy the Four Olds," which was launched during the 1966-76 Cultural Revolution.
Deng Xiaoping, who followed after Mao, led the nation toward modernity and economic development, focusing on industry, agriculture, science and technology, and national defense. "The Four Modernizations" slogan signified the call for these changes. But he also advised people to adhere to socialist path through "The Four Cardinal Principals." To safeguard against bourgeois liberalism that was considered a threat to party power, he formulated the slogan "Sweep Away Spiritual Pollution."
"The Three Represents" by Jiang Zemin was to define his 13 years of service to the Party as its secretary. The "three" referred to advanced productive forces, advanced culture and the fundamental interests of the Chinese people, which was also considered a call for political consensus and a form of outreach to China's increasingly dynamic class of private businessmen and professional managers.
Hu Jintao incorporated the concept of an orderly socialist society as a way to economic building through scientific and sustainable manner in "Scientific Outlook on Development." He also tried to instill patriotism, pride and honesty among public employees and the citizens in "The Eight Honors and Eight Shames."
In the annual address to the national legislature on March 5, Thursday, President Xi reiterated the essence of his slogans in its last line. "China Dream" championed personal liberty and individual rights which was taken from his slogan, "Chinese Dream of the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation."
The president also formulated "The Four Comprehensives," which presents the goals and concepts of his predecessors toward establishing a moderately prosperous society, substantial reform, respect for the rule of law, and abiding to Party discipline rules.
