Zhou impressed the Chinese people as well as people from across the world with his great deeds in seeking happiness for the people, the nation's rejuvenation and the progress of all mankind, Xi said.

The noble spirit of the Chinese Communists, as displayed by Comrade Zhou Enlai, reflects both history and the current era, and it will boost endeavors to uphold and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, Xi said.

Zhou is an outstanding role model as he stayed true to his aspiration and faith, demonstrated loyalty to the Party, championed the big picture and served the public with great dedication, Xi said.

We should learn from Zhou, tangibly uphold and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics, firmly fulfill the political path of the Party, and serve the people through governance, Xi said.

Xi noted that Zhou is also an outstanding example as he sought self-improvement, kept fighting, dared to shoulder responsibility, fully dedicated himself to missions and stuck firmly to discipline.

Efforts should be furthered to strengthen the capacity of the Party to purify and update itself, remain disciplined while receiving supervision and never become corrupted, Xi said.