BEIJING, July 1 -- Socialism with Chinese characteristics should be evaluated not by "people with tainted glasses," but by the Chinese, based on facts, said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

"CPC members and the Chinese people are fully confident of providing a Chinese solution to mankind's exploration of better social systems," said Xi on Friday at a rally marking the 95th founding anniversary of the CPC.

The whole Party should strengthen confidence in the path, theory, system and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics, he said.