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China is marking the centenary of its ruling Communist Party on July 1 by heralding what it says is its growing influence abroad, along with success in battling corruption at home. Amid celebrations over the centenary of the ruling Communist Party, Chinese President Xi Jinping has awarded loyal party members with medals and called for adherence to Marxism. Xi's speech at a ceremony Tuesday follows a lavish celebration at Beijing's Olympic stadium on Monday night emphasising China's rise to economic and political prominence following reforms enacted more than 40 years ago. Let us take a look at some of the images from the show:
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Over his nine years as party head, Xi has established himself as China's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong, who founded the People's Republic in 1949 after defeating Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists amid civil war. (Reuters Photo)
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China's military members perform in a segment of a gala show ahead of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing. (AP Photo)
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China has seen huge improvements in living standards over the past four decades, accompanied by rising international economic and political heft. (Reuters Photo)
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In his speech, Xi said party members should lead the drive for China's “great rejuvenation," a reference to his agenda for China to retake its centuries-old role as a regional and international power in culture, economics and military power. (Reuters Photo)
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China's Communist Party now boasts almost 92 million members, just over 6 per cent of the country's population of 1.4 billion. (Reuters Photo)
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Like Mao, Xi is not bound by term limits and, at 68, will likely remain in office for years to come. (Reuters Photo)
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While repressing any sign of political opposition at home and promoting an anti-corruption campaign, he has advanced an increasingly assertive foreign policy that seeks to command control over the South China Sea, intimidate Taiwan into accepting Beijing's control, and join with Russia in challenging U.S. influence in international affairs. (Reuters Photo)
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While unleashing private industry, the ruling party has maintained an iron grip on political power, along with preferential policies toward state-run companies. (Reuters Photo)
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In his speech, Xi said on the new march to a fully established modern socialist nation, keep moving toward the goals of the second century. (Reuters Photo)
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