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Commemoration of Jiang Zemin's 100th birthday begins with national anthem
现场奏唱国歌
On the morning of August 17, a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin commenced at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. At 10 a.m., attendees stood to sing the Chinese national anthem, as shown in a brief video report from state broadcaster CCTV.
The view from inside
The ceremony is framed as a solemn state occasion honoring a former top leader. The term "同志" (comrade) in the title signals continued party recognition and respect.
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