Xi Jinping Urges Workers to Contribute to National Rejuvenation through Hard Work
Beijing, The Gulf Observer: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for uniting the strength of the working class and the broad masses of working people to transform the grand blueprint of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation into reality through hard, down-to-earth efforts.
President Xi, who also serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a grand gathering celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) and honoring model workers and exemplary individuals.The gathering was presided over by Premier Li Qiang. Senior leaders Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Ding Xuexiang, and Li Xi attended the event, and Cai Qi read out the commendations. A total of 1,670 individuals were honored as national role model workers, while 756 were recognized as exemplary individuals.
On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, Xi extended congratulations to the honorees and conveyed greetings to workers, farmers, intellectuals, and other working people from all ethnic groups, as well as to trade unions and their staff at all levels, ahead of International Workers’ Day on May 1.Xi emphasized that since its founding 100 years ago, the ACFTU has written a magnificent chapter in China’s workers’ movement. Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, trade unions at all levels have united and mobilized the broad masses of workers to make significant contributions to achieving the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and advancing Chinese modernization.
“No matter how historical conditions and social groups evolve, the status and role of the working class, the fundamental principle of relying wholeheartedly on the working class, and the nature and functions of China’s trade unions must remain unwavering,” Xi stressed.He noted that the most significant achievement over the past century in the theoretical innovation and practical development of the Party’s workers’ movement has been the establishment of a socialist trade union development path with Chinese characteristics. This path upholds the CPC’s overall leadership over the workers’ movement and trade unions, adheres to the fundamental principle of relying on the working class, commits to serving the Party’s central task, maintains the political and pioneering character of trade unions, strengthens their bond with the people, and insists on operating in accordance with laws and regulations. Xi affirmed that this path must be upheld over the long term.Xi highlighted that the Party’s central task defines the theme of the times for China’s workers’ movement. On the new journey of the new era, he said, it is essential to focus on promoting high-quality development and to encourage workers to pursue excellence and innovation.
He urged the workforce to embrace the wave of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, and to comprehensively enhance the quality and skills of the national workforce. Xi also called for advancing respect for model workers, fostering a spirit of dedication and craftsmanship, promoting common prosperity, and steadily improving the well-being of employees and working people.Xi encouraged society to learn from model workers and exemplary individuals, emphasizing the importance of promoting their outstanding qualities. He also urged honorees to cherish their achievements and to continue striving for new successes.
Standing at a new historical starting point, Xi said, trade unions at all levels must advance the high-quality development of their work. He called on Party committees at all levels to strengthen and improve leadership over trade union activities, address major issues related to trade union work promptly, and create favorable conditions for trade unions to fulfill their duties effectively.
