Xi Jinping Replies to China First Heavy Industries Workers, Encourages Dedication to National Service and Promotion of Labor Spirit for a Stronger Manufacturing Nation
Recently, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, replied to a letter from representatives of industrial workers at China First Heavy Industries (CFHI), expressing warm encouragement and earnest hopes. Xi Jinping pointed out that he had visited CFHI twice, and was deeply impressed by their persistent pursuit of scientific and technological innovation and product quality. In recent years, they have focused on tackling key core technological challenges in major equipment manufacturing, achieving many new breakthroughs and demonstrating the patriotism and creativity of China's industrial workers in the new era. Xi Jinping emphasized that manufacturing is the foundation of a nation and the cornerstone of its strength. In the new era and on the new journey, he hopes that they will uphold their original aspiration of serving the country with skills, carry forward the spirit of model workers, the spirit of labor, and the spirit of craftsmanship, hone their internal skills, improve their abilities, and continue to contribute their wisdom and strength to building a manufacturing powerhouse and promoting the comprehensive revitalization of the Northeast. Central enterprises should deepen reform and innovation, enhance their core functions, improve their core competitiveness, and strive to become stronger, better, and larger, making greater contributions to comprehensively advancing the building of a strong nation and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. China First Heavy Industries Group Co., Ltd. is a key backbone enterprise in China's equipment manufacturing sector, headquartered in Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has visited CFHI's manufacturing bases twice, giving instructions on enterprise reform, innovation, and operation management. Recently, representatives of industrial workers from CFHI who had received advanced model titles wrote to General Secretary Xi, reporting on their efforts to strengthen technological breakthroughs in line with the General Secretary's instructions and expressing their determination to contribute to the comprehensive revitalization of the Northeast and the building of a strong nation.
CCTV Commentary: Upholding the Original Aspiration of Serving the Nation with Skills, Promoting the Spirit of Model Workers, Labor, and Craftsmanship
Our station today (September 28) broadcasted a CCTV quick commentary titled "Upholding the Original Aspiration of Serving the Country with Skills, Carrying Forward the Spirit of Model Workers, the Spirit of Labor, and the Spirit of Craftsmanship."
Advancing the Building of a Community for the Chinese Nation, Consolidating and Developing Great Unity — Xi Jinping's Important Speech at National Commendation Conference for Ethnic Unity and Progress Evokes Warm Response
General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the National Commendation Conference for Ethnic Unity and Progress, pointing out the need to fully implement the socialist ideology with Chinese characteristics for a new era, especially the Party's important ideas on strengthening and improving ethnic work. He emphasized adhering to the main line of forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, continuously advancing the cause of ethnic unity and progress, promoting the high-quality development of the Party's ethnic work in the new era, and advancing the building of a community for the Chinese nation. General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech has sparked enthusiastic responses from cadres and people of all ethnic groups. They stated that they will closely focus on the main line of forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, consolidate and develop the great unity of the Chinese nation, and strive tirelessly to comprehensively advance the building of a strong nation and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech comprehensively summarized the great achievements made in China's ethnic unity and progress since the founding of New China 75 years ago, especially since the new era. He pointed out that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, our Party has continuously advanced the Sinicization and modernization of Marxist ethnic theory, clearly proposing that forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation be the main line of the Party's ethnic work in the new era and the main line of all work in ethnic regions, forming the Party's important ideas on strengthening and improving ethnic work, and achieving new historic achievements in the Party's ethnic work. General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech profoundly revealed the roots and soul of the formation and development of the Chinese national community, pointing out that the formation and development of the Chinese national community is the will of the people, the general trend, and a historical inevitability. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that in the new era and on the new journey, the central task of the Party and the country is to comprehensively advance the building of a strong nation and national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization, which requires the joint struggle and unity of people of all ethnic groups across the country; and he made overall requirements for forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and promoting the building of a Chinese national community in the new era and on the new journey. Cadres and people of all ethnic groups stated that they will bear in mind the General Secretary's earnest trust, work together with one heart, strive hard, continuously advance the building of a Chinese national community, and jointly realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
People's Daily Long Commentary: On the New Journey, General Secretary Leads Us to Unite and Strive for the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation
Today (September 28), the People's Daily published a long review article titled "On the New Journey, the General Secretary Leads Us to Unite and Strive for the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation."
Grand Ceremony to Be Held for Conferring National Medals and Honorary Titles of the People's Republic of China
With the approval of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the awarding ceremony for the National Medals and National Honorary Titles of the People's Republic of China will be grandly held at 10:00 AM on September 29 at the Great Hall of the People. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, will present the "Medal of the Republic," the "Friendship Medal," and national honorary title medals to the recipients of the National Medals and National Honorary Titles, and deliver an important speech. At that time, CCTV-1 (General Channel), CCTV-13 (News Channel), CCTV-4 (Chinese International Channel), CCTV-7 (Defense and Military Channel), and all foreign language channels of China Global Television Network (CGTN) under China Media Group (CMG), as well as China National Radio's Voice of China, Voice of the Greater Bay Area, and China Radio International's Global Information Broadcast will broadcast live; CCTV News, Yangshipin, CCTV.com and other key central new media platforms will also rebroadcast simultaneously.
National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference General Office, United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, and All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese Jointly Hold National Day Reception
The General Office of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, and the China Federation of Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs jointly held a National Day reception at the Great Hall of the People on September 28 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Wang Huning, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, attended and delivered a speech. He stated that it is necessary to adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, consolidate and develop the broadest patriotic united front, and extensively gather people's hearts, consensus, wisdom, and strength for advancing Chinese modernization. Wang Huning stated that over the past 75 years, the Communist Party of China has united and led people of all ethnic groups across the country to open up a great path, create a great cause, and achieve great accomplishments. Since the new era, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as its core, the Party and the country's cause have achieved historic accomplishments and undergone historic changes, and China has embarked on a new journey of comprehensively building a socialist modern country. Wang Huning stated that the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee made systematic arrangements for further comprehensive deepening of reform and advancing Chinese modernization. We will continue to fully and accurately implement the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, implement the principles of "patriots administering Hong Kong" and "patriots administering Macao," and support and promote Hong Kong and Macao's further integration into the national development strategy. We will continue to implement the Party's overall strategy for resolving the Taiwan question in the new era, adhere to the One-China principle and the "1992 Consensus," resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" secession and interference by external forces, and unswervingly advance the great cause of national reunification. We will fully implement the Party and state's policies on overseas Chinese affairs, forming a strong synergy to jointly realize the Chinese dream. Shi Taifeng presided over the reception. Some members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and secretaries of the Central Secretariat in Beijing, as well as leaders of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, the State Council, and the CPPCC National Committee, and about 2,000 representatives from various sectors of Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese attended.
Xu Zhenchao, Recipient of the "People's Craftsman" National Honorary Title: The Backbone of Chinese Industrial Workers Must Not Weaken
He led his team to break the world record for container handling nine times, creating the nationally renowned "Zhenchao Efficiency." He is Xu Zhenchao, a recipient of the "People's Craftsman" national honorary title. When the reporter met Xu Zhenchao, he was providing skills training to new recruits at Qingdao Port. Still busy at work, Xu Zhenchao doesn't look like a 74-year-old at all. From becoming one of the first batch of gantry crane operators in 1984 until now, Xu Zhenchao has spent most of his life dealing with containers. Gantry crane operator is one of the core positions at Qingdao Port. Here, they unload goods from all over the world and load Chinese products onto ships bound for global markets. Through their hands, gantry crane workers connect China and the world between these unloading and loading operations. Every ship has an arrival and departure schedule. An hour's delay at the port can result in losses of tens or even hundreds of thousands of US dollars. In the 1990s, Qingdao Port was often looked down upon by foreign crew members due to its low handling efficiency. In his spare time, Xu Zhenchao mastered unique skills such as "one-hook precision" and silent operation for container handling. After becoming the leader of the gantry crane team, he pondered how to improve the efficiency of the entire team. He found several skilled workers and hung a welding rod on the container spreader, having them practice the "high-altitude target penetration" stunt from a height of 50 meters. On April 27, 2003, Xu Zhenchao's team set a world record for container handling of 339 containers per hour, and "Zhenchao Efficiency" was born. Since then, Xu Zhenchao's team has broken the world record for container handling nine more times. Qingdao Port transformed from an obscure small port into a world-class large port with an annual cargo throughput exceeding 700 million tons, ranking fourth globally. In this atmosphere of healthy competition, Chinese ports seized the opportunities of globalization. By 2023, among the top ten ports in the world by cargo throughput, eight were Chinese ports.
2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival Opens in Qufu, Shandong
On September 27, the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival opened in Qufu, Shandong. Chinese and foreign guests believe that the Confucianism founded by Confucius and the Confucian thought developed on this basis have profoundly influenced China's development and played a positive role in the progress of human civilization. The Confucius Cultural Festival, as an effective vehicle for practicing the Global Civilization Initiative and deepening exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, is playing an increasingly active role in promoting dialogue among world civilizations and enhancing friendship among peoples of various countries. Chinese and foreign guests stated that the valuable legacy of thinkers from various countries, including Confucius's thought, needs to be jointly safeguarded. It is necessary to draw nourishment from the thoughts of great sages to make them shine with eternal charm and radiate contemporary splendor. It is important to seize the opportunities of digital development to let the light of culture illuminate the hearts of more people. It is necessary to deepen exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations and strengthen international cooperation in areas such as literature and art, cultural heritage, and public cultural services, so as to make the garden of world civilizations more vibrant and colorful.
Promoting High-Quality Development Series Press Conference: China's Radio, Television, and Online Audio-Visual Industries Achieve High-Quality Development
On September 27, the State Council Information Office held a series of press conferences on "Promoting High-Quality Development." Officials from the National Radio and Television Administration introduced the high-quality development in China's radio, television, and online audio-visual sectors. According to the briefing, China is already a major country in radio, television, and online audio-visual content production. From January to August this year, 148 TV dramas and online dramas received distribution licenses in China, with a number of excellent works emerging, such as "Blossoms Shanghai" and "To the Wonder." At the same time, China's radio, television, and online audio-visual technology industry has also achieved tremendous development. In addition, the problem of "set-top box stacking" charges and complex operations for TVs has been effectively addressed. Currently, over 80% of wired TV and IPTV users nationwide can now watch live broadcasts upon startup; 560 million wired TV, IPTV, and internet TV terminals have achieved the goal of reducing subscription packages by more than 50%; and over 200 million TV users have initially realized TV viewing with a single remote control. Next, China will continue to exert efforts in the high-quality creation and international exchange and cooperation of TV dramas, theoretical programs, and mini-dramas, as well as in the construction of new broadcasting networks, to promote the high-quality development of radio, television, and online audio-visual services through comprehensive deepening of reforms.
Capital Lights Twinkle to Welcome National Day
With the National Day approaching, Beijing has activated its landscape lighting facilities, welcoming the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China with a dazzling night scene. In Tiananmen Square, the large "Bless the Motherland" flowerbed shines brightly; Chang'an Avenue is adorned with tens of thousands of lanterns, with its fully activated landscape lighting presenting a grand and dignified atmosphere; in commercial districts such as Xidan, Sanlitun, and Wukesong, cluster-style nightscapes created by decorative lights and light strips resemble a sea of lights. Landmark buildings along the central axis are illuminated, and the Bell and Drum Towers, with their interweaving light and shadow, exude a joyous and harmonious ancient capital charm; the brightly lit CBD and Lize Business District shimmer with the continuous flow of traffic; laser projections on the Liangma River and Olympic Tower, combined with fountain water features, showcase Beijing's fashion and vitality; and the裸眼3D display screen in Shougang Park creates stunning urban nightscapes, enhancing the strong festive atmosphere.
Domestic News Briefs
China successfully launched its first reusable re-entry technology test satellite. Yesterday (September 27) at 6:30 PM, China successfully launched Shijian-19, its first reusable re-entry technology test satellite, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using a Long March-2D carrier rocket. The satellite successfully entered its predetermined orbit. Shijian-19 also carried payloads requested by five countries, including Thailand and Pakistan, to conduct extensive international cooperation. The 21st China-ASEAN Expo concluded today. Today (September 28), the 21st China-ASEAN Expo concluded in Nanning, Guangxi. During the Expo, a total of 109 projects were signed, including 93 projects with an investment of over 500 million yuan, and manufacturing projects accounted for 69%. This Expo featured a new digital technology exhibition area, with one-third of the exhibits being displayed for the first time in China, and more than 90 new environmental protection products and technologies were also exhibited. Private enterprises' shareholding in nuclear power reaches 10% for the first time. The reporter learned from the National Development and Reform Commission that five nuclear power projects, including the Jiangsu Xuwei Phase I project, recently approved by the State Council, are invested and constructed by central enterprises with state-owned holdings. Private enterprises contributed a total of 4.5 billion yuan as project capital, which is expected to drive private enterprise investment exceeding 24 billion yuan. The proportion of private enterprises' shareholding in nuclear power has increased to 10% for the first time, further opening up the nuclear power sector to private capital. China has built a complete Great Wall resource information system. The reporter learned from the National Cultural Heritage Administration that China has built a complete Great Wall resource information database. Currently, the total length of the existing Great Wall in China is 21,196.18 kilometers, distributed across 15 provinces, with a total of over 43,000 cultural heritage sites. The goal of dynamically monitoring the preservation status of the Great Wall and the implementation of management measures has been basically achieved. China's lunar suit appearance revealed for the first time. Today (September 28), the China Manned Space Engineering Office launched a public naming campaign for the lunar suit and for the first time publicly revealed the appearance of China's lunar suit. The appearance of China's lunar suit revealed this time features upper body decorative straps that integrate the elegant flow of flying ribbons with the sturdy weight of traditional armor, embodying the Chinese philosophy of combining strength and flexibility; the leg decorative straps are designed in the shape of rocket exhaust plumes, echoing the upper body to create a sense of soaring into the sky, reflecting the design concept of China's rise. China Military Culture Week successfully concluded in Brazil. Yesterday (September 27), the week-long China Military Culture Week concluded in Brazil. The event, themed "Safeguarding Peace, Sharing a Common Destiny," promoted China's defense policy and disseminated military culture through defense policy dialogues, joint military music performances, thematic photo exhibitions, and cultural product promotions. This was also China's first major thematic military external publicity event held in Latin America. All users affected by Typhoon Ma-on in Hainan have their power restored today. The reporter learned from China Southern Power Grid that after more than 20 days of full-scale emergency repairs, all 87 townships and 9,656 natural villages in Hainan affected by Super Typhoon Ma-on have had their power restored today (September 28). Currently, all 3,303 public charging stations in the province are in normal operation, ensuring smooth travel for new energy vehicle owners during the National Day holiday. The documentary "The Road to Chinese Modernization" premieres today. The China Media Group documentary "The Road to Chinese Modernization" will be broadcast daily from today (September 28) to October 3 at 7:45 PM on CCTV-2 (Finance Channel). The program is divided into six chapters, including "People First," "Agriculture as the Foundation," and "Building the Nation with Industry."
Chinese Missions to International Organizations and Embassies in Multiple Countries Hold National Day Receptions
In recent days, Chinese permanent missions to international organizations and Chinese embassies in various countries have held National Day receptions to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The Chinese Embassy in Hungary held a National Day reception, also celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Hungary. Attendees expressed their willingness to work with China to contribute to world peace and stability. On the evening of September 26, the Permanent Mission of China to Geneva and the Permanent Mission of China to the World Trade Organization jointly held a reception for the 75th National Day, attended by heads and representatives of various international organizations and people from all walks of life. Guests present highly praised China's remarkable achievements in various fields, including economy and society, over the past 75 years, and actively commented on China's important contributions to maintaining world peace and development. On September 27, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria also held a reception. Martial arts and Henan opera performances from China won rounds of applause. Guests present highly praised China's development achievements and thanked China for supporting Nigeria's development. At the reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Somalia, children from the Mogadishu Orphanage, who had participated in the China-Africa Children's Hand-in-Hand Summer Camp in China in July this year, presented wonderful performances. The Chinese Embassy in Greece's National Day reception was held in Athens. Martial arts, guzheng, and morin khuur ensemble performances were well received. At the reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Venezuela, attendees stated that China's development path is worth learning from.
CPC Delegation Visits Germany
From September 22 to 25, a CPC delegation visited Germany to attend the first strategic dialogue between the Communist Party of China and the Social Democratic Party of Germany and other events. They met and exchanged views with people from various sectors in Germany and introduced to the German side the major reform measures determined by the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Both sides expressed that they will further strengthen political dialogue, enhance strategic alignment, and achieve common development.
Israeli Air Force Conducts Large-Scale Airstrikes Again on Beirut's Southern Suburbs in Lebanon
On the evening of September 27, local time, a huge explosion was heard in the southern suburbs of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, the air strikes on September 27 resulted in 6 deaths and 91 injuries. Israel claims to have struck Hezbollah headquarters, killing its leader Nasrallah. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a statement today (September 28) saying that Israeli warplanes struck Hezbollah headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut on September 27, killing Hezbollah leader Nasrallah and several military personnel, including Kerki, commander of Hezbollah's southern front. Hezbollah has not yet responded to Israel's claims. In the early hours of today, local time, Beirut continued to be subjected to Israeli air strikes. The IDF stated that the targets of the air strikes were strategic objectives of Hezbollah, including advanced weapons storage facilities and important command centers. Hezbollah militants claimed today that they used missiles to strike multiple targets inside Israel, and air raid sirens sounded in several areas in northern Israel, including Haifa and Safed. On September 27, after the air strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu cut short his trip to New York and returned to Israel. Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati also returned to Lebanon from New York.