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China's top leaders listen to a speech by Prime Minister Zhu Rongji, 30 September 2002, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Chinese President Jiang Zemin was lavished with praise for his personal contribution to the Communist Party in a speech delivered by Zhu during a reception celebrating China's 01 October National Day. Seated (L to R) are: Qian Qichen; Wei Jianxing; Li Ruihuan; Li Peng; Jiang Zemin; and Hu Jintao.