Patriotism the cement uniting nation, Xi says

President encourages youth to solidify faith in socialism with Chinese characteristics

President Xi Jinping called on the country's youth to uphold Marxism beliefs, follow the Party's leadership and devote themselves to the nation and the people.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks on Tuesday at a gathering to mark the centenary of the May Fourth Movement at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.