Nation honors father of Xi Jinping

China honored the 100th anniversary of the birth of Xi Zhongxun, a late top political leader and the father of President Xi Jinping, on Tuesday with a symposium at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

With Xi Jinping in attendance as a family member, attendees including Zhang Dejiang and Li Jianguo - both senior lawmakers - and Vice-Premier Liu Yandong recalled the career highlights and achievements of Xi Zhongxun and paid their respects to the late leader, according to Xinhua News Agency.

In his speech at the symposium, Li Jianguo, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the 12th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, called on others to follow Xi Zhongxun's noble characteristics, revolutionary spirit and fine style.