The Words of President Xi Jinping
国家主席习近平的国梦圣言
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November 29, 2012, the Dear President of China, Xi Jinping (国家主席习近平), attended The Road Towards Renewal Exhibition, an exhibition on how the Chinese struggled to save China from western imperialism, at the National Museum in Beijing, alongside with the Standing Committee Members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. Xi called on Party members to stand together on the road to development and help unite the Chinese people for future prosperity and renewal of the nation. Xi described The Road Toward Renewal as a retrospective on the Chinese nation, a celebration of its present and a declaration on its future. He said: "The country has suffered unusual hardship and sacrifice in modern history. However, the Chinese people have never given in, have struggled ceaselessly, and have finally taken hold of their own destiny. It has displayed, in full, a great spirit of patriotism." Referring to the country's hard-earned rejuvenation Xi said, "We remain on the road of socialism, but with Chinese characteristics." In addition, Xi cited from a line in Li Bai's (李白) poem: "I will mount a long wind some day and break the heavy waves." It indicates that, after more than 170 years of hard struggle since the Opium Wars, the nation has achieved bright prospects, is closer than ever to reaching its
The Dear President of China, Xi Jinping
goal of renewal, and is more confident and capable than ever. Xi urged Party members to keep in mind that lagging behind leaves one vulnerable to invasion and that only development makes a country strong. "Keep in mind that the path decides the destiny. However difficult it might be to choose the right direction, we have stick to our decision," he said. "Looking toward the future, bare in mind that turning blueprints into reality takes time and demands effort." Xi also highlighted individual ideals, pursuits and dreams. "Nowadays, everyone is talking about the 'China Dream'," he said. "In my view, to realize our renewal is the greatest dream this country has ever had. The 'Chinese Dream' has conglomerated the long-cherished aspiration of several generations, representing the overall interests of the nation and the people." "History tells us that one's future and destiny is closely connected to that of the country and nation," Xi said, noting that well-being relies heavily on national strength and prosperity.
The Dear President if China, Xi Jinping, Attending the Road Towards Renewal Exhibition
The Dear President if China, Xi Jinping, Meets with the Honorary Chariman of Kuomintang Lien Chan
Rejuvenating the Chinese nation is a glorious and difficult cause that calls for effort and practicality, instead of empty words. "We, the current generation, must utilize what has been left to us by our predecessors as a departure point for forging into the future." said Xi. He also pledged to enhance the Party, unite China and do everything in his power to further the goal of national renewal. In closing, he said, "I believe by the year 2021, the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects will have been achieved." The words of the dear President, Xi Jinping.
Febuary 25, 2013, the Dear President, Xi Jinping, met with visiting Honorary Chairman of the Kuomintang, Lien Chan, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Lien Chan led a large political and business delegation for a three-day visit to Beijing. The group includes more than forty leading politicians and business people from China's Taiwan. The former Kuomintang deputy secretary-general, Zhang Ronggong, said "Lien’s visit
is expected to boost peaceful development and mutual trust between the Communist Party and the Kuomintang. Many say this will be beneficial to economic cooperation across the Straits." Xi said to Lien "We sincerely hope Taiwan can develop along with the mainland and compatriots from both sides of the straits can join hands in realizing the 'Chinese dream, Working together to promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait ties and realizing the Chinese nation's great rejuvenation should be the theme of cross-Strait relations, as well as the joint mission of people across the Strait. The words of the Dear President, Xi Jinping.
March 17, 2013, 1st session of the 12th National People's Congress, Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to rely on the people and bring benefit to the people in achieving the 'Chinese dream.' In a keynote speech, delivered at the country's top legislature, Xi said: "The Chinese dream, after all, is the dream of the people. We must
The Dear President, Xi Jinping, with Former President, Hu Jintao, at the 12th National People's Congress
realize it by closely depending on the people. We must incessantly bring benefits to the people. 1.3 billion Chinese people should bear in mind the mission, unite as one, and gather into invincible force with the wisdom and power. " Xi vowed to always listen to the voice of the people and respond to their expectations. In his final words of the meeting, he said: "In face of the mighty trend of the times and earnest expectations of the people for a better life, we cannot have the slightest complacency, or get the slightest slack at work. We must make persistent efforts, press ahead with indomitable will, and strive to achieve the Chinese dream of great rejuvenation of the
Chinese nation. To realize the Chinese dream, China must take the Chinese way. To realize the Chinese road, we must spread the Chinese spirit, which combines the spirit of the nation with patriotism as the core and the spirit of the time with reform and innovation as the core. We must follow the strategic thinking that development is of overriding importance. We must constantly tamp the material and cultural foundations for the realization of the Chinese dream." The words of the Dear President, Xi Jinping.
March 22, 2013, the Dear President, Xi Jinping made a state visit to Russia at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. He delivered a speech and said: "All countries should work together to face the profound changes of the international situation. In regards to China-Russia relationship, Xi said "The 2 sides should carry out deeper and broader cooperation to advance a win-win relationship. A pragmatic cooperative relationship should be deepened through boosting cooperation in investment, infrastructure construction, advanced technologies and finance." China and Russia will hold the Sino-Russian Youth Friendship Exchange Year in 2014 and 2015. Xi hopes that China-Russia relations will be further deepened. said, "The China-Russia relationship is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. It is also one of the best great-power relations. The high-level and powerful relationship between China
The Dear President, Xi Jinping, at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations
and Russia not only serves the interests of the two sides, but also safeguards the international strategic balance and world stability. China and Russia have set up an all-round strategic partnership through 20 years of efforts, which has brought tangible benefits to the peoples." In regards to the Chinese Dream， Xi said: "Our aim of achieving the Chinese dream will not only benefit the Chinese people, but also the people of all nations." The words of the Dear President, Xi Jinping.
April 28, 2013, the Dear President Xi Jinping paid tribute to outstanding workers and called on the country's trade unions to be innovative and fit in with social changes. When meeting with winners of the title of 'Model Workers', at the office of the All China
Federation of Trade Unions, Xi said: "The working class is expected to set the example in realizing the country's collective dream of national revival. "Happiness does not fall out of the blue and the dream will not come true by itself. We need to be down to earth and work hard." The working class is always China's leading class, the most reliable and firmest foundation as well as the main force to build a moderately prosperous society in all respects. China should lean on the working class. Hopefully all workers would fulfill their responsibilities to the nation and history to combine their personal desires with the national dream. The whole society and people should respect workers and their work. We should uphold the idea that working hard is the most honorable, noblest, greatest and most beautiful virtue. The rights and interests of workers are to be protected to ensure social justice so that all workers can live a dignified life and develop themselves. Senior party and government officials should learn from model workers and firmly prevent bureaucracy and extravagance, The
The Dear President, Xi Jinping, Congratulates the Model Workers at the China Federation of Trade Unions Office
nation's trade unions must become innovative to meet the expectations of workers and requirements of the times to fit in with social changes. Trade unions should keep listening to workers, serve them heart and soul, well protect the legitimate rights and interests of workers including transient laborers from villages. Make substantial efforts to do good and concrete things and resolve their difficulties, so as to promote a harmonious social labor relationship. The Party has pinned high hopes on trade unions, while the workers have a great expectation of them" The Dear President went on to highlight the trade unions' role as a bridge and link between the Party and the workers. Noting them as an organization of the working class. He said "The trade unions are an important social pillar for the nation. The road for the development of trade unions with Chinese characteristics is an important component of China's path with its own characteristics." He emphasized that it is a profound reflection of the nature and features of China's trade unions and a major assurance for them and their work to keep marching forward in the correct direction. He urged the trade unions to stick to the
The Dear President, Xi Jinping, Together with the Youths
path and broaden themselves continuously. At the same time, the leader also requested Party committees and governments at all levels to reinforce and improve their leadership over trade unions, while providing them with more resources and means, so as to create better conditions for them to fulfill their duties. When talking about the Chinese Deam, Xi stated: "We must acknowledge that our individual dreams are closely linked with the broader Chinese dream." The words of the Dear President, Xi Jinping.
May 4, 2013, the Dear President Xi Jinping encouraged young Chinese people to dare to dream, work assiduously to fulfill the dreams and contribute to the revitalization of the nation. "The young generation with firm will, strong sense of responsibility and great professional competence is the hope of realizing the "Chinese dream." said Xi, during a discussion with a group of outstanding young people from all walks of life, including space technology engineers, agricultural
researchers and electric welders. The "Chinese dream" is a much-discussed concept that has been brought to prominence by Xi. It is widely understood to mean the renewal of the Chinese nation. "Young people should be optimistic and tenacious when facing adversities." Xi said, asking them to remain steadfast in their faith, refine their professional skills, embrace innovation, work hard and build noble characters. When visiting the China Academy of Space Technology, Xi said: "The nation places great hope for the youth in achieving scientific and technological innovation. Young scientists have played a backbone role in China's lunar probe program, in both unmanned and manned space craft and satellite technology. A nation will be prosperous if its young generation is ambitious and reliable." He expected the young generation to make great accomplishment, and encouraged them to work at the grassroots and the front line in order to hone their skills and enhance abilities required in their career. "Young people should emancipate the mind, advance with the times, forge ahead and innovate so as to gather experience and make achievements." he said. He asked all levels of Party committees and the government to create favorable conditions for young people's career development. This was the first time for the new Chinese leadership to elaborate the relationship between the youths and the 'Chinese dream.' In the course of pursuing the road to modernization in China during the past century, young people have always been an important force of realizing social transformation and national rejuvenation. In an information era, China's development needs the youth to be more united with consensus. The 'Chinese
Dream' concept should be able to play a role of a banner to inspire young people to strive for a better life and a stronger nation." said Zheng Changzhong, a scholar with the School of International Relations and Public Affairs at Fudan University. Xi also said: "The Chinese dream is ours, and most of all, it belongs to the younger generations." The words of the Dear President, Xi Jinping.
September 22, 2015, the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations hosted a special dinner for the Dear President Xi Jinping and his wife, Madame Peng Liyuan, in Seattle, US. The co-hosts were the US-China Business Council and the Washington State Welcoming Committee. President Xi made the only public policy speech of his U.S. visit at this event, attended by 800 guests. He said: "Towards the end of the 1960s, when I was in my teens, I was sent from Beijing to
The Dear President, Xi Jinping, Policy Speech, at Seattle
work as a peasant in a small village, where I spent seven years. At that time, the villagers and I lived in earth caves and slept on earth beds. Life was very hard. There was no meat in our diet for months. I knew what the villagers wanted the most. Later, I became the village’s party secretary and began to lead the villagers in production. One thing I wished most at the time was to make it possible for the villagers to eat meat to their heart’s content. But it was very difficult for such a wish to come true in those years. At the spring festival earlier this year, I returned to the village. It was a different place now. I saw black top roads. Now living in houses with bricks
The Dear President, Xi Jinping, Giving His Speech at the Commemoration of the 150th Birthday of the Revolutionary leader, Dr Sun Yat-sen
and tiles, the villagers had Internet access. Elderly folks had basic old-age care, and all villagers had medical care coverage. Children were in school. Of course, meat was readily available. This made me kindly aware that the Chinese dream is, after all, a dream of the people. We can fulfill the Chinese dream only when we link it with our people’s yearning for a better life." The words of the Dear President, Xi Jinping.
November 11, 2016, At the commemoration in the Great Hall of the People, marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of the revolutionary leader, Dr Sun Yat-sen (孙中山). In front of thousand of government officials and representatives of the Chinese Nation, the Dear President Xi Jinping presented a speech, honouring the revolutionary leader. He said: "To ensure the nation's complete unification, We must solemnly promise, to history and the Chinese
people, not tolerate or allow the historical disasters of separatism to happen again. All separatist activities would surely be objected by the people of China. We will not tolerate any individual, any organization or any political party who would use any means to separate and land under Chinese sovereignty. (維護國家主權和領土完整，絕不容忍國家分裂的歷史悲劇重演，是我們對歷史和人民的莊嚴承諾。 一切分裂國家的活動，都必將遭到全體中國人民堅決反對。我們絕不允許任何人，任何組織，任何政黨在任何時候，以任何形式把任何一塊中國領土從中國分裂出去。)"
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