🎉 Celebrations are in full swing! Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a heartfelt congratulatory letter to Sun Yat-sen University, marking its 100th birthday. 🏫✨
In his letter, President Xi encouraged the university to sync its growth with China's major national strategies, especially focusing on the needs of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. 🌆🌉 He emphasized the importance of building the university into a world-class institution with Chinese characteristics, contributing to China's modernization journey. 🚀
The letter was read aloud during a grand gathering in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, where faculty, students, and alumni from around the globe came together to celebrate this milestone. 📚🎓
Huang Kunming, a key member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, addressed the crowd. He assured that Guangdong will fully support Sun Yat-sen University in making new strides forward. 🤝🌟
For those wondering, Sun Yat-sen University holds a significant place in China's history. Founded in 1924 by Sun Yat-sen—the great pioneer of China's democratic revolution who led the 1911 Revolution, ending over 2,000 years of feudal rule—the university has been a beacon of knowledge and progress. 🕊️📖
Over the past century, it has nurtured over 800,000 professionals across various fields, contributing immensely to the nation's development. 🎓🌍
Cheers to a century of excellence, and here's to many more years of innovation and inspiration at Sun Yat-sen University! 🥂🎉
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Xi extends congratulations on centennial of Sun Yat-sen University
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