President Xi Honors Heroes, Calls for a Stronger China 🇨🇳
In a grand ceremony ahead of China\u2019s National Day 🎉, President Xi Jinping awarded the highest state honors to national heroes and role models, urging the nation to unite and build a stronger China. 💪🇨🇳
Standing tall at the Great Hall of the People, President Xi presented medals to recipients of national medals and honorary titles, marking the 75th anniversary of the People\u2019s Republic of China, which celebrates its founding on October 1st. 🗓️
Celebrating Heroes 🏅
Four outstanding individuals, including veteran war hero Huang Zongde and medical scientist Wang Zhenyi, received the prestigious Medal of the Republic. Ten more inspiring figures, like border patrolman Bayika Kalidibek, technician Xu Zhenchao, and acclaimed actress Tian Hua, were honored with national honorary titles. 🎖️
A Friendship Across Oceans 🌍
Dilma Rousseff, former president of Brazil and current president of the New Development Bank, was awarded the Friendship Medal. 🇧🇷🤝🇨🇳 President Xi lauded her as an outstanding representative of China\u2019s international friends, emphasizing that the Chinese people will always remember those who contribute to their nation\u2019s development and global friendships.
A Rallying Call 📣
\u201cAll Party members and people of all ethnic groups should take heroes and role models as examples,\" President Xi declared. \"Unite and strive forward to form a mighty force to build a strong China.\u201d 💪
He encouraged everyone to be loyal and love their country, integrate personal growth with national development, and realize personal value by serving the people. ❤️🧑🤝🧑
President Xi also called on the Chinese people to hone their skills, strive for extraordinary achievements, and contribute to overcoming challenges while safeguarding social harmony and stability. 🛠️🌟
Honoring the Past, Building the Future 🚀
Huang Zongde, 93, one of the honored heroes, said, \u201cThe honor belongs to every member of the people\u2019s armed forces and all the heroes who sacrificed their lives for China\u2019s national independence and prosperity.\u201d
In her address, Dilma Rousseff expressed immense honor in receiving the medal and pledged to strengthen the mutually beneficial cooperation between Brazil and China. 🌐
The ceremony was attended by around 1,000 people, including senior leaders and officials, all united in celebrating the nation\u2019s heroes and looking forward to a strong and prosperous future. 🎇
Reference(s):
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