The Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) has made great achievements for the Communist Party of China and the nation in the new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics, said Chinese President Xi Jinping at the gathering, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CYLC.

The CYLC has united and led China's young people in poverty elimination, in scientific and technological development, on the front lines of emergency rescue and disaster relief, on the front lines of epidemic prevention and control, in the Olympic Games, and in the defense of the country, he said.

Xi said China's young people are able to rush forward when the Party and the people need them most, demonstrating self-confidence, self-reliance and vigor.