Xi's remarks on importance of overseas Chinese

President Xi Jinping has on many occasions stressed the importance of overseas Chinese in the country's reform and opening-up and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Let's review some of his remarks.

1. We will improve and strengthen our work related to Chinese nationals overseas to give shape to a powerful joint force for advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

---- President Xi Jinping

A report delivered to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Beijing, Oct 16, 2022.

2. The contributions of numerous overseas Chinese are an inseparable part of the reform, opening up, and development of the country.

---- President Xi Jinping

Visiting a museum dedicated to Qiaopi in Shantou, Guangdong province, Oct 13, 2020.

3. We need to expand our ties with overseas Chinese, overseas Chinese nationals who have returned to China, and relatives of overseas Chinese nationals who live in China, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests, encourage them to actively participate in and support the modernization and peaceful reunification of China, and support their efforts to promote cultural exchange between China and other countries.

---- President Xi Jinping

A speech at a conference marking the 65th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Beijing, Sept 21, 2014.

4. As long as overseas Chinese are united, they can play an irreplaceable role in realizing the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation as they are patriotic and rich in capital, talent, resources and business connections.

---- President Xi Jinping

Meeting with representatives attending the seventh Conference of Friendship of Overseas Chinese Associations in Beijing, June 6, 2014.