How will the world describe 2021 for China and its ruling party, the Communist Party of China (CPC)? In Chinese President Xi Jinping's words, 2021 was "a year of exceptional significance."

On June 29, 2021, 29 model CPC members who emerged during various historical periods of China's revolution, construction and reform were conferred the July 1 Medal. "The July 1 Medal recipients come from the people. Their deeds can be followed and their spirit can be pursued", said President Xi Jinping.