The celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Youth League of China was grandly held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 10. General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi Jinping attended the conference and delivered an important speech. Xi Jinping pointed out that to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Youth League of China is to inspire the youth of the Communist Youth League members to forge ahead bravely on the new journey of realizing the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 10 said celebrating the centenary of the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) is to encourage its members to forge ahead on the new journey to realize the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when addressing a ceremony held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CYLC.
On the morning of May 10, 2022, the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Youth League of China was held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Pictured is the conference site. (Image source: Xinhua News Agency)
【Knowledge points】
On May 5, 1922, under the direct care and leadership of the Chinese Communist Party, the Chinese Communist Youth League was proclaimed. This is a milestone in the history of Chinese revolution and youth movement! Unswervingly following the party and striving for the party and the people is the original mission of the Communist Youth League. Over the past 100 years, under the strong leadership of the Party, the Communist Youth League has never forgotten its original aspiration, kept its mission firmly in mind, and has been at the forefront of the youth, organizing and guiding generations of youth to strengthen their beliefs and follow the Party closely, striving for national independence, the liberation of the people, and the realization of national prosperity and strength. , the people’s happiness and contribution, compose a passionate youth movement in the process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The 100-year journey has shaped the foundation of the Communist Youth League’s adherence to the party’s leadership, the political soul of the Communist Youth League’s adherence to its ideals and beliefs, the driving force of the Communist Youth League to devote itself to national rejuvenation, and the source of vitality of the Communist Youth League rooted in the youth. On the new journey, the Communist Youth League must insist on educating people for the party and always become a political school that leads the ideological progress of Chinese youth; consciously assume responsibility and always become a vanguard force in organizing the perpetual struggle of Chinese youth; care for the vast number of young people, and always become the party-connected youth The most solid bridge; the courage to self-revolution, and always become an advanced organization closely following the party in the forefront of the times. The majority of the Communist Youth League members should earnestly receive political training, strengthen political forging, pursue political progress, and actively move closer to the party organization, with the goal of growing into a qualified Communist Party member and honor.
【Important speech】
For the party and the country, young people are the most worthy of care and expectation. Young people are like small trees thriving on the earth, and one day they will grow into towering trees and hold up the sky.
For the Party and the country, youth are the most worthy of love and expectation. Young people are like saplings that thrive on the earth, and one day they will grow into towering trees.
——On May 10, 2022, Xi Jinping’s important speech at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Youth League of China
【Related vocabulary】
Youth Day
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Educating people for the party, cultivating talents for the country
cultivate talent for the Party and the State