Published on, Sept. 16 -- September 16, 2025 9:23 AM

President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday visited the Memorial of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Shanghai. He was accompanied by First Lady, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari and Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Mr Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Located in Shanghai's historic French Concession, the Memorial preserves the site where the CPC held its founding congress in July 1921. The president toured the original shikumen-style building and the adjoining exhibition hall showcasing historical relics and documents.

Some 104 years ago, the Party's first Congress was held here, attended by 13 leaders including Chairman Mao Zedong. It was here that the Party was founded...