Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on young officials to firm up 
their ideals, stay loyal to the Party, seek truth from facts, shoulder 
responsibilities, and strive to become the backbone of a society trusted by the 
Party and people with important tasks. 

Xi made the remarks while addressing the opening of a training session for 
young and middle-aged officials at the Party School of the CPC Central 
Committee, also known as the National Academy of Governance. 

The CPC has always been a political party holding lofty ideals and indomitable 
conviction, Xi said, adding that the ideals and conviction refer to the belief 
in Marxism, the great ideal of Communism and a shared ideal of socialism with 
Chinese characteristics. 

He said staying loyal to the Party is the best demonstration of the ideals and 
conviction, stressing that such loyalty has a clear gauge in peaceful times -- 
upholding the Party's leadership and resolutely safeguarding the authority of 
the Party Central Committee as well as the centralized and unified leadership 
of the CPC Central Committee. 

Stressing reality-based solutions, Xi encouraged young officials to work at the 
primary level to learn about both advantages and disadvantages, while absorbing 
both praise and criticism, so that they can gain a thorough understanding of 
the real situation. 

Xi underlined fulfilling duties and shouldering responsibilities as what gives 
value to officials. 

Upholding principles is an important character trait of communists, and a 
crucial standard to evaluate an official's competence, Xi said, adding that all 
Party officials should be fair and just in performing duties and leave no place 
for pursuing personal interests in their work.

Warning of the significantly increased risks and challenges as the great 
rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered a critical period, Xi told young 
officials to "cast away illusions and dare to struggle." 


"Communists should have character, integrity, and courage so that we'll never 
be taken in by fallacies, never tremble in the face of danger, and never be 
spineless cowards," he said. 

Xi urged young officials to revere the Party, the people, the law and 
discipline, and always put the Party and the people at the center of their 
hearts. 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT1AeD9oKkI

SOURCE: CCTV+