A series of events will be held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee holds a press conference to shed light on the celebration activities for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC in Beijing, capital of China, March 23, 2021. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

The following are the highlights of the activities announced by Wang Xiaohui, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, at a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday.

-- carry out a Party-wide campaign on CPC history learning and education;

-- hold a grand gathering to mark the centenary of the CPC;

-- award the July 1 Medal and honor outstanding Party members, exemplary Party workers, and advanced community-level Party organizations;

-- hold major theme exhibitions;

-- host theatrical performances;

-- organize seminars and symposiums on theoretical study;

-- create and promote a series of literature and art works and publications;

-- carry out Party-themed publicity and education activities among the public.