BEIJING: President Xi Jinping said on Monday that the Chinese will achieve more remarkable achievements and contribute more to the noble cause of peace and human development. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a reception held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. . China. China’s National Day falls on October 1st. Chinese President Xi Jinping bestowed the country’s highest honor on Sunday ahead of a national holiday, urging the nation to learn from heroes and role models and join forces to build a strong China. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, presented medals to recipients of national medals and honorary degrees at a ceremony ahead of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic. of China, which falls on October 1. Four people, including war veteran Huang Zongde and medical scientist Wang Zhenyi, were awarded the Medal of the Republic. Ten individuals, including border guard Bayik Kalidibek, technician Xu Zhenchao and acclaimed actress Tian Hua, were awarded national honorary degrees. Dilma Rousseff, former president of Brazil and president of the New Development Bank, received the Medal of Friendship. In a speech at a ceremony in the Great Hall of the People, Xi Jinping said the CPC has led the Chinese people in creating the twin miracles of rapid economic growth and long-term social stability. The country is now in a crucial period to build a great modern socialist country in all respects and achieve national rejuvenation through China’s modernization, he said. “All party members and people of all ethnic groups should take heroes and role models as examples, unite and strive to create a powerful force to build a strong China,” Xi said. Xi Jinping emphasized that the ambition to make the country bigger must be kept in mind. “We should be loyal to the country, love the country, integrate the goals of personal development into the overall national development and realize the personal value of fulfilling one’s duties to the country and serving the people,” he said. He called on the Chinese people to improve their skills and contribute to building a strong China. He urged them to strive for extraordinary achievements in ordinary jobs and contribute to overcoming challenges related to development and reforms while maintaining social peace and stability. “The great era calls for heroes and cultivates heroes. The galaxy of heroes emerging generation after generation will ensure the lasting success of the party and the people’s cause,” Xi remarked. Hailing Rousseff as an outstanding representative of China’s old and good friends, Xi said the Chinese people will never forget the international friends who have made great contributions to the country’s development and the friendship between Chinese and foreign nations. The Chinese people are ready to cooperate with the people of various countries to safeguard world peace and promote common development, he added. Ninety-three-year-old Huang Zongde said at the ceremony that honor belongs to every member of the People’s Armed Forces and all the heroes who have sacrificed their lives for China’s national independence, people’s liberation, and efforts to make China prosperous and strong. In her speech, Rousseff said she was deeply honored by the medal and pledged to continue efforts to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation between Brazil and China. About 1,000 people attended the ceremony, presided over by Cai Qi, including senior leaders Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng. Xi and other leaders posed for photos with the awardees after the ceremony.
