Xi Jinping's Birthday Marked by CCTV Video Praising 'Party Building Thought'

Chinese state media outlet CCTV released a more than six-minute video praising President Xi Jinping, coinciding with his reported 73rd birthday on June 15. This move marks a departure from the long-standing tradition where Chinese leaders' birthdays are not publicly acknowledged or celebrated.

The video, titled "Communist Member Xi Jinping," emphasizes Xi's identity as a party member and his dedication to the Communist Party since joining in January 1974. It highlights his "Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building," which has been designated a significant political task for the entire party, and its focus on combating corruption and strengthening party governance.

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Xi Jinping's first identity is a Communist Party member, and his first responsibility is to work for the party.

While Chinese leaders traditionally avoid public birthday celebrations, and official birth dates are often omitted, reports suggest that leaders such as North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin sent birthday greetings. However, Chinese state media typically does not report such international birthday wishes.

The release of the video by CCTV, and its subsequent sharing by other Chinese media outlets, is seen by some analysts as a calculated effort to "cleverly celebrate" Xi's birthday by reinforcing his image as a "people's leader."

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In the tempering of the Loess Plateau, Xi Jinping's belief in communism became firmer.