Foreign Perspective
CPC wants a joyous gala in a thrifty way
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-12-30 13:30
BEIJING - China will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) "merrily" and "economically" next year, a government official said Thursday.
Celebrations will be "merry, earnest, pragmatic and economical, " he said.
The country is already preparing for the celebrations, which will include a grand conference, he said.
Details of the celebrations will be revealed at an "appropriate" date, he added.
CPC Heroes
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