Xi Jinping Stresses Moral Education, Building Strong Education Nation at National Education Conference; Extends Festival Greetings to Teachers
The National Education Conference was held in Beijing from September 9 to 10. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the conference and delivered an important speech. He emphasized that building a strong education nation is a beautiful wish that the Chinese nation has longed for since modern times, and it is a pioneering task, a solid foundation, and a strategic support for comprehensively advancing the building of a strong nation and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization. We must advance steadily towards the set goal. September 10th marks China's 40th Teachers' Day. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, Xi Jinping extended holiday greetings and sincere regards to teachers and education workers across the country. Li Qiang presided over the meeting. Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, and Li Xi attended the meeting. Ding Xuexiang delivered a concluding speech. Xi Jinping pointed out in his speech that education is the foundation for building a strong nation and national rejuvenation. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, we have consistently regarded education as a matter of national importance and a matter of paramount importance for the Party, fully implemented the Party's education policy, made major decisions on deeply implementing the strategy of invigorating the country through science and education and accelerating the modernization of education, established the goal of building a strong education nation by 2035, strengthened the Party's overall leadership over education work, continuously advanced the reform of the education system and mechanisms, promoted historical achievements and fundamental changes in education in the new era, and made solid progress in building a strong education nation. Xi Jinping emphasized that the strong education nation we are to build is a socialist education powerhouse with Chinese characteristics, which should possess strong ideological and political guidance, talent competitiveness, scientific and technological support, livelihood guarantee, social synergy, and international influence, providing strong support for comprehensively advancing the building of a strong nation and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization. Xi Jinping pointed out that building a strong education nation is a complex systematic project that requires us to focus on the fundamental task of fostering virtue and cultivating talent, aiming at cultivating socialist builders and successors who are developed morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and in labor, adhering to the socialist direction of running schools, adhering to and applying systemic thinking, and correctly handling major relationships such as supporting national strategies and meeting public needs, knowledge learning and comprehensive development, cultivating talent and meeting social needs, standardization and stimulating vitality, rooting in China and drawing on international experience. Xi Jinping emphasized that we must unswervingly use Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to nurture and educate people, and implement the project of fostering virtue and cultivating talent in the new era. We must continuously strengthen and improve ideological and political education in schools in the new era, educating and guiding young students to firmly believe in Marxism, socialism with Chinese characteristics, and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, to set grand aspirations for serving and strengthening the country, and to be courageous and responsible strivers. We must pay attention to using successful cases of great changes in the new era, give full play to the educational function of red resources, and continuously expand the space and positions for practical education and online education. We must intensify efforts to promote the national common language and characters, and promote the forging of a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation. Xi Jinping pointed out that we must coordinate the implementation of the strategy of invigorating the country through science and education, the strategy of strengthening the country through talent, and the innovation-driven development strategy, and promote the integrated development of education, scientific and technological innovation, and talent cultivation. Guided by scientific and technological development and national strategic needs, focusing on improving innovation capabilities, we must optimize the layout of higher education, improve the adjustment mechanism of university discipline settings and talent training models, strengthen the construction of basic disciplines, emerging disciplines, interdisciplinary subjects, and the cultivation of top-notch talents. We must strengthen school-enterprise scientific research cooperation to transform more scientific and technological achievements into real productive forces as soon as possible. We must build a vocational education system that integrates vocational and general education and industry-education integration, and vigorously cultivate master craftsmen, skilled craftsmen, and highly skilled talents. Xi Jinping emphasized that we must adhere to the people-centered approach, continuously improve the inclusiveness, accessibility, and convenience of public education services, and allow the fruits of education reform and development to benefit all people more widely and fairly. We must optimize the allocation of regional educational resources, promote the balanced development of high-quality compulsory education, and gradually narrow the gaps between urban and rural areas, regions, schools, and groups. We must continue to consolidate the achievements of "double reduction," comprehensively improve the quality of classroom teaching, and improve the quality of after-school services. We must deeply implement the national education digitalization strategy, expand the coverage of high-quality educational resources, and improve the level of public services for lifelong learning. Xi Jinping pointed out that we must implement the "Educator Spirit Casting Soul and Strengthening Teachers" action, strengthen the construction of teachers' ethics and conduct, improve the quality of teacher training, and cultivate a high-level teacher team in the new era. We must improve teachers' political, social, and professional status, strengthen teachers' treatment guarantees, safeguard teachers' professional dignity and legitimate rights and interests, and make teachers enjoy high social prestige and become one of the most respected professions in society. Xi Jinping emphasized that we must deeply promote educational opening-up, coordinate "bringing in" and "going out," and continuously enhance China's international influence, competitiveness, and discourse power in education. We must expand international academic exchanges and educational scientific research cooperation, actively participate in global education governance, and contribute more Chinese strength to promoting the development of global education. Li Qiang pointed out in his speech presiding over the meeting that General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech, standing at the strategic height of the overall development of the Party and the country, comprehensively summarized the historical achievements and fundamental changes in education in the new era, systematically expounded the scientific connotation and basic path of a strong education nation, profoundly elaborated on the major relationships that need to be correctly handled in building a strong education nation, and systematically deployed the strategic tasks and major measures for comprehensively advancing the building of a strong education nation. The General Secretary's important speech is highly insightful, profound in thought, and rich in content, possessing strong political, ideological, and guiding significance. It is a programmatic document guiding education work in the new era and new journey, pointing out the way forward and providing fundamental guidance for building a strong education nation. We must conscientiously study and grasp, deeply implement, unify our thoughts and actions with the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, work diligently, take practical measures, and seek practical results, striving to write a new chapter in the building of a strong education nation. Ding Xuexiang pointed out in his concluding speech that we must deeply study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech, profoundly understand the decisive significance of "two establishments," enhance "four consciousnesses," strengthen "four self-confidences," and achieve "two safeguards," firmly grasp the political, people's, and strategic attributes of education, and unswervingly follow the socialist education development path with Chinese characteristics. We must unswervingly use Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to nurture and educate people, and forge key courses for implementing the fundamental task of fostering virtue and cultivating talent. We must promote the integrated development of education, science, and talent, improve the scientific and technological innovation system and mechanisms in universities, strengthen the cultivation of top-notch innovative talents, and give full play to their important role in supporting and leading Chinese modernization. We must accelerate the construction of a high-quality education system, promote the balanced development of high-quality compulsory education, and resolve the urgent and difficult problems concerning education for the people. We must strengthen the construction of a high-quality and professional teacher team, carry forward the spirit of educators, improve the ability to teach and educate people, strengthen treatment guarantees, and consolidate the important foundation for building a strong education nation. We must comprehensively deepen education comprehensive reform, promote high-level educational opening-up, and build a system and mechanism conducive to high-quality education development. All regions, departments, and units must, with a nail-biting spirit, ensure that the spirit of the conference is internalized and that work deployments are effective. At the conference, responsible comrades from the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Science and Technology, Liaoning Province, Shanghai Municipality, Hubei Province, Guizhou Province, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, and Peking University delivered exchange speeches. Before the conference, Xi Jinping and other leading comrades cordially met with representatives participating in the celebration of the 40th Teachers' Day and the commendation activity for advanced collectives and individuals in the national education system, warmly shook hands with the representatives, and took a group photo with them. Members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, members of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, relevant leading comrades of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, State Councilors, President of the Supreme People's Court, Procurator-General of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, and relevant leading comrades of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference attended the meeting. The meeting was held in the form of a teleconference. Members of the Central Education Work Leading Group, principal responsible comrades of Party and government in various provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and cities under separate plans, and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, and principal responsible comrades of relevant departments, principal responsible comrades of relevant departments of the central and state organs, relevant people's organizations, and relevant units of the armed forces, and responsible comrades of some centrally managed enterprises and universities attended the meeting.
CCTV Commentary: Aspire to Serve and Strengthen the Nation, Be a Responsible and Dedicated Fighter
Our station today (September 10) broadcast a CCTV Quick Commentary titled "Set Grand Aspirations for Serving and Strengthening the Country, Be Courageous and Responsible Strivers."
Li Qiang Holds Welcome Ceremony for Norwegian Prime Minister's Visit to China
On the morning of the 10th, Premier Li Qiang held a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing for Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, who is on an official visit to China. State Councilor and Secretary-General of the State Council Wu Zhenglong and others attended the welcoming ceremony. The military band played the national anthems of Norway and China. Subsequently, Li Qiang accompanied Støre in reviewing the Guard of Honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
Li Qiang Holds Talks with Norwegian Prime Minister
Following the welcoming ceremony, Li Qiang held talks with Støre. Li Qiang stated that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Norway. Currently, China-Norway relations maintain healthy and stable development. President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Støre yesterday (September 9), profoundly summarizing the experience of the two countries' 70 years of diplomatic relations and making a strategic plan for further deepening bilateral relations. Standing at a new historical starting point, China is willing to work with Norway to implement the important consensus of the two leaders, continuously consolidate political mutual trust, adhere to mutual respect, equal treatment, mutual benefit and win-win results, strengthen exchanges at all levels and in all fields, promote bilateral relations and practical cooperation to steadily reach new heights, and make greater contributions to promoting global peace and development. Li Qiang pointed out that China is willing to work with Norway to expand the scope and improve the quality of economic and trade cooperation, and further unleash the potential for cooperation in areas such as trade and finance. China welcomes increased Norwegian investment in the Chinese market and is willing to work with Norway to create a more optimized business environment for enterprises from both countries to invest and operate in each other's countries. Both sides should continue to deepen people-to-people exchanges and facilitate personnel exchanges. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Norway in areas such as green transformation of traditional industries and cultivation of green emerging industries, strengthen international cooperation, promote the achievement of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind. Støre stated that Norway adheres to the One-China policy, is willing to be a reliable partner of China, and looks forward to taking the opportunity of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations to strengthen exchanges and dialogues at all levels, expand cooperation between the two sides in economy and trade, green economy, the Arctic, climate change, and other fields, deepen people-to-people exchanges, strengthen communication and coordination in multilateral affairs, and jointly address global challenges. Norway has always advocated free and fair trade, upheld the multilateral trading system, and supported stronger dialogue and cooperation between Europe and China. After the talks, the two leaders jointly signed the China-Norway Joint Statement on Establishing a Dialogue for Green Transformation, and witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents. Wu Zhenlong attended the above activities.
11th Session of 14th NPC Standing Committee Held in Beijing
The 11th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress held its first plenary meeting on the morning of the 10th in Beijing. Chairman Zhao Leji presided over the meeting. The meeting heard reports on the results of the review of the draft amendment to the National Defense Education Law by Luo Yuan, Vice Chairman of the NPC Constitution and Law Committee; on the results of the review of the draft amendment to the Statistics Law by Xu Hui, Vice Chairman; on the revisions to the draft amendment to the Law on the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases by Cong Bin, Vice Chairman; on the revisions to the draft Energy Law by Zhou Guangquan, Vice Chairman; and on the revisions to the draft Anti-Money Laundering Law by Huang Ming, Vice Chairman. The State Council submitted proposals for deliberating the draft Law on Response to Public Health Emergencies and the draft National Park Law. Entrusted by the State Council, Lei Haichao, Director of the National Health Commission, and Guan Zhiou, Director of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, respectively explained the proposals. The National Supervisory Commission submitted a proposal for deliberating the draft amendment to the Supervision Law. Liu Jinguo, Director of the National Supervisory Commission, explained the proposal. The meeting deliberated the proposal from the Council of Chairmen regarding the deliberation of the draft decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on conferring national medals and national honorary titles on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Entrusted by the Council of Chairmen, Shen Chunyao, Director of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the NPC Standing Committee, explained the proposal. The meeting deliberated the State Council's proposal for deliberating the draft decision on implementing a progressive delayed statutory retirement age. Entrusted by the State Council, Wang Xiaoping, Minister of Human Resources and Social Security, explained the proposal. Entrusted by the State Council, Hua Chunying, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, explained two proposals for deliberating and approving the "Protocol on Amending the Treaty on Civil and Criminal Judicial Assistance between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Kazakhstan Signed on January 14, 1993" and the "Treaty on Criminal Judicial Assistance between the People's Republic of China and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay"; He Rong, Minister of Justice, explained the proposal for deliberating and approving the "Treaty between the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons." Entrusted by the State Council, Xiang Libin, Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, reported on the implementation of the national economic and social development plan since the beginning of this year; Lan Fo'an, Minister of Finance, reported on the budget implementation since the beginning of this year and on the management of government debt in 2023. The meeting heard a report on the supervision and research of government debt management in 2023 by Xu Hongcai, Vice Chairman of the NPC Financial and Economic Committee and Director of the Budget Work Committee of the Standing Committee. Entrusted by the State Council, Lei Haichao reported on the progress of childcare services; Lu Zhiping, Minister of Civil Affairs, reported on the progress of building a old-age care service system and strengthening and improving care for elderly people with disabilities. The meeting heard a report on the inspection of the implementation of the Agriculture Law by Wu Weihua, Vice Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee. The meeting deliberated the written report of Chairman Zhao Leji's visit to Uzbekistan and Russia, and his attendance at the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum and the 9th meeting of the China-Russia Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee in Russia. The meeting heard a report on the qualifications of individual representatives by Yang Xiaochao, Chairman of the Credentials Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress; deliberated the proposal of the Central Military Commission for deliberating and approving the additional members of the Election Committee of the People's Liberation Army; and deliberated relevant appointment and removal proposals.
Promote Educator Spirit, Build High-Quality Professional Teacher Teams for the New Era
Today (September 10) marks China's 40th Teachers' Day. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, guided by the spirit of educators, China has achieved historical progress in building its teacher workforce. To celebrate Teachers' Day, "city lighting" appreciation events have been held in many places across the country in recent days, with blessings conveying the profound respect of the entire society for teachers. In Shanghai, representatives of newly recruited teachers in Yangpu District took an oath to practice the spirit of educators. Students from various regions and schools sent holiday wishes to their teachers through letters, handicrafts, puzzles, and other methods. Teachers are the foundation of education and the source of its prosperity. Since the new era, guided by the spirit of educators, China has comprehensively deepened the reform of teacher team building in the new era, laying the foundation for cultivating more great national teachers. In the 40 years since the establishment of Teachers' Day, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the number of teachers at all levels and types in China has continued to expand, their educational qualifications have continuously improved, and their overall quality has significantly increased. The total number of full-time teachers nationwide increased from 9.319 million in 1985 to 18.918 million in 2023, doubling. A series of special programs such as the "National Training Program," "Special Post Program," "Excellent Teacher Program," and "National Excellent Program" have not only expanded the channels for delivering and cultivating excellent teachers but also optimized the allocation of teachers' resources in the central and western regions and rural areas from the source. Currently, the proportion of full-time teachers with a bachelor's degree or above in rural compulsory education is 76.01%. Since the new era, a teacher honor and commendation system represented by people's educators, national model teachers, and national outstanding teachers, and a teacher selection system represented by role models of the times, national model teachers and educators, and most beautiful teachers have been established, making respect for teachers and education a prevailing social custom throughout society.
2024 "Most Beautiful Teachers" Advanced Deeds Released
On the occasion of the 40th Teachers' Day, the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Ministry of Education jointly released the advanced deeds of the 2024 "Most Beautiful Teachers," vividly telling the touching stories of individuals such as Li Xiaokun, Wang Fen, Liu Huadong, Yu Jie, Peng Yusheng, Huang Liuping, Zhou Shuqiang, Zhou Xinglu, Gao Jinrong, Zhou Xiaoling, as well as the Electromagnetic Compatibility Technology Innovation Teacher Team of Beihang University. They possess great dedication, are diligent and studious, practice the mission of teaching and educating with benevolence, and demonstrate the good moral character and strong sense of responsibility of people's teachers in the new era. The "Shining Names - 2024 Most Beautiful Teachers Release Ceremony" will be broadcast tonight (September 10) at 22:36 on CCTV General Channel of China Media Group, with simultaneous live streaming on Xuexi Qiangguo, CCTV.com, and CCTV.
CPC Central Organization Department Allocates 53.55 Million Yuan from Central Party Membership Dues for Disaster Relief in Hainan, Guangdong
Recently, the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee allocated a special fund of 53.55 million yuan from the Party fees centrally managed by it to Hainan, Guangdong, and other places to support flood prevention, typhoon resistance, flood fighting, and disaster relief efforts. This Party fee should be promptly allocated to the grassroots, mainly for extending condolences to grassroots Party members, cadres, and people fighting on the front lines of disaster relief, and to Party members and people who are experiencing difficulties in life due to severe disaster; and for repairing Party member education facilities damaged by the disaster. The relevant provinces should allocate matching funds from their own managed Party fees as needed and promptly allocate them to the grassroots for disaster relief work, ensuring that the funds are used for their designated purpose.
China's Goods Trade Imports and Exports Up 6% in First Eight Months
According to customs statistics, in the first eight months of this year, China's total import and export value of goods trade reached 28.58 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6%. Among them, exports were 16.45 trillion yuan, up 6.9%; imports were 12.13 trillion yuan, up 4.7%. Customs statistics show that in the first eight months of this year, China's imports and exports to countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" reached 13.48 trillion yuan, an increase of 7%. Among them, imports and exports to ASEAN reached 4.5 trillion yuan, an increase of 10%, accounting for 15.7% of China's total import and export value during the same period. ASEAN continues to be China's largest trading partner. During the same period, imports and exports to the EU, the United States, and South Korea increased by 1.1%, 4.4%, and 8% respectively.
Domestic News Briefs
Over 70 Measures to Promote High-Quality Development of Trade in Services At a policy briefing held by the State Council Information Office today (September 10), officials from the Ministry of Commerce and other departments stated that the country will introduce over 70 policy measures focusing on promoting institutional opening-up, facilitating cross-border flow of resources and factors, advancing innovative development in key areas, expanding international market layout, and improving the support system, to promote high-quality development of trade in services. China's Express Delivery Development Index Increased by 12.6% Year-on-Year in August The State Post Bureau announced that China's Express Delivery Development Index reached 407 in August, a year-on-year increase of 12.6%. Driven by summer consumption and the back-to-school season, China's daily average express business volume increased from 440 million to 480 million pieces. China's New Energy Vehicle Production and Sales Grew by Double Digits Year-on-Year in the First Eight Months The latest data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers today (September 10) shows that in the first eight months of this year, China's new energy vehicle production and sales reached 7.008 million and 7.037 million units respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 29% and 30.9%. New energy vehicles accounted for 37.5% of all new car sales. China Media Group Launches "Brave the Tides in Greater Bay Area" Series of Integrated Media Actions China Media Group today (September 10) launched the "Brave the Tides in Greater Bay Area" series of integrated media actions. Among them, the "Comprehensively Deepening Reform, Greater Bay Area Braves the Tides" 100-episode integrated media program will truly record the vivid picture of "Bay Area Power" promoting Chinese modernization. At the same time, it will launch the Hong Kong Primary and Secondary School Putonghua Recitation (Speech) Exhibition Activity and release the theme song "Blossoming into the Future" by China Media Group to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. TV Series "When Mountain Flowers Bloom" to Air Tonight on CCTV General Channel The TV series "When Mountain Flowers Bloom" will be broadcast tonight (September 10) on CCTV General Channel of China Media Group. Based on Zhang Guimei, recipient of the "July 1st Medal," the drama tells the touching story of Zhang Guimei's dedication and hard work in writing a new chapter for mountain education, praising the noble spirit of people's teachers who dare to be pioneers and selflessly dedicate themselves.
Palestine Reports Israeli Attack on Southern Gaza Tent Camp Kills 40
The Palestinian Gaza Strip Civil Defense Department stated that early this morning (September 10), the Mawasi area in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, was subjected to Israeli airstrikes, destroying several tents where displaced people resided. The attack resulted in at least 40 deaths and 60 injuries. This area was previously designated as a so-called "safe zone" by Israel. The Israeli military claimed that the attack on that day targeted armed personnel of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). Hamas stated that the Israeli military's claim was a lie to cover up its crimes. Data shows that all school-aged children in the Gaza Strip have been deprived of their right to education. September 9 marked the beginning of the new school year in Palestine. According to figures from Palestinian government departments and UN agencies, due to the conflict, all approximately 625,000 school-aged children in the Gaza Strip have been deprived of their right to education, and 90% of educational facilities have been damaged. Lebanon and Israel Strike Each Other's Targets; Israeli Army Says It Has Drawn Up Operation Plan for Northern Region The Lebanon-Israel border conflict continues. Hezbollah of Lebanon claimed that on September 9, it launched drone strikes against Israeli military bases in northern Israel. The Israeli military stated today that it attacked several Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said that the Israeli army has drawn up a military operation plan for the northern region.
Russia Claims Downing Ukrainian Drones in Moscow Region; Ukraine Continues to Resist Russian Offensive
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that from the evening of September 9 to the early morning of today (September 10), Russian air defense systems shot down a total of 144 Ukrainian drones in nine regions, including 20 in Moscow Oblast. The Lipetsk and Bryansk regions of Russia also reported thwarting Ukrainian drone attacks. According to Russian media reports today, Zhukovsky Airport in Moscow was temporarily closed, and several airports, including Sheremetyevo Airport, experienced flight delays or cancellations. In addition, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated on September 9 that it destroyed a Ukrainian military assembly point and a US-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicle in Kharkov. The military administration of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv stated today that Ukrainian air defense systems repelled Russian drone attacks. The Ukrainian Armed Forces stated on September 9 that the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions continued to be shelled by Russia, and Ukrainian forces were resisting Russian offensives in Pokrovsk, Kupyansk, and other places.
International News Briefs
"Perceiving China" and other series of events come to New Zealand. On September 9, the "Perceiving China - Dunhuang Culture Comes to New Zealand" event was held in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. The event carefully selected a number of Dunhuang murals, painted sculptures, grotto models, etc., and also digitally restored some important grottoes, enhancing cultural exchanges between China and New Zealand. In addition, from September 9 to 10, the New Zealand Chinese Film Festival and the China-New Zealand Youth Cultural Exchange Dialogue and other activities were also held in Auckland. World Anti-Doping Agency Demands Rectification from US Agency The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recently sent a letter to Toby Smith, Chairman of the Board of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), demanding "comprehensive and thorough" rectification for long-standing deficiencies in its anti-doping work. WADA pointed out that 90% of US athletes are not subject to an internationally standardized anti-doping system, especially college athletes and professional league athletes. The letter stated that the low number of doping tests also indicates inadequate supervision by USADA. Statistics show that in 2023, only 3,011 athletes in the United States underwent 7,773 tests.