The Chinese government has decided to hold commemorative events for the 160th anniversary of the birth of revolutionary Sun Yat-sen, and has called for the learning, inheritance, and promotion of Sun Yat-sen's patriotic thought, revolutionary will, and enterprising spirit, in order to consolidate and develop the broadest patriotic united front, promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations, and advance the great cause of national reunification.
According to Xinhua News Agency, the Standing Committee Meeting of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) passed this resolution on Saturday (November 1st).
The report states that November 12, 2026, marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of the great national hero, great patriot, and great pioneer of China’s democratic revolution, Mr. Sun Yat-sen.
In order to honor Mr. Sun Yat-sen’s immortal achievements for national independence, social progress, and people’s happiness; to learn, inherit, and promote Sun Yat-sen's patriotic thought, revolutionary will, and enterprising spirit; to consolidate and develop the great unity of Chinese at home and abroad; to consolidate and develop the broadest patriotic united front; to promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations; to advance the great cause of national reunification; and to maximally unite the strength of the whole nation, and to relentlessly strive for advancing the building of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese-style modernization, the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference has decided to hold grand commemorative events at that time.