From the Chinese press

The 'three great achievements'

Our "three great achievements" over the past 90 years are that "we have embarked on the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, formed a system of theories of socialism with Chinese characteristics and established a socialist system with Chinese characteristics". These achievements "should be valued, upheld on a long-term basis and continuously built upon by our Party and people". General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Hu Jintao's speech at the 90th CPC anniversary gathering concluded that the "three great achievements" and historical experience gained during the nine decades have charted the course of bright future for the Chinese people led by the CPC, says an article in People's Daily. Excerpts:

Ninety years of struggles, sacrifices and innovations of the CPC have not only turned the semi-colonial, semi-feudal country into socialist New China and brought about the victories of new-democratic and socialist revolutions, but also started and advanced the great cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The "three great achievements" of the past 90 years are owed to the tenacious struggle of the CPC as well as the great efforts made by the people.