Xi’s New Year Message Resonates with Students at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
President Xi Jinping‘s New Year message has sparked a passionate response among students at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). The address, titled "Working Together to Create a Better Future," outlined the government’s key priorities for the upcoming year, with a strong emphasis on promoting common prosperity and upgrading the nation’s manufacturing sector.
Students at SJTU, renowned for its rigorous academics and engineering programs, have embraced Xi’s vision. They see it as a call to action, inspiring them to dedicate their skills and knowledge to serving the country and improving the lives of its people.
"We are proud to be part of this historic journey towards modernizing our nation," said Wang Yifei, a senior majoring in Electrical Engineering. "President Xi’s message has ignited a fire within us, pushing us to achieve more and contribute to our country’s progress."
The message has also resonated with students from humble backgrounds. They see in Xi’s words a commitment to addressing income disparities and creating a more equitable society.
"As someone who comes from a modest family, I am deeply touched by President Xi’s pledge to narrow the wealth gap," said Liu Guo, a sophomore studying Industrial Design. "It gives me hope and motivates me to work even harder to build a better future for everyone."
The chairman of SJTU’s Communist Youth League, Chen Haoran, emphasized the importance of Xi’s message. "We must take President Xi’s words to heart. It’s our responsibility, as students and future leaders, to shoulder the task of achieving common prosperity and raising our manufacturing sector to world-class standards."
The polarization between wealth and struggle, according to President Xi, is a global trend that China must navigate carefully. The challenge, as he sees it, is to ensure that development benefits all, rather than just a privileged few. This sentiment has found a ready echo among SJTU students, who are determined to play their part in realizing this vision.
In Other News:
- CCTV’s Fast Comment lauded Xi’s call to duty, saying that "The spirit of ‘standing tall and working hard’ must be carried out in every facet of society."
- China Youth Net published an infographic highlighting key points from Xi’s address, underscoring the importance of ‘common prosperity’ and ‘high-quality development.’
- China Daily released an exclusive video of Xi’s statement, "家事国事天下事, 让人民过上幸福生活是头等大事" (Family affairs, national affairs, and world affairs – ensuring the people live happy lives is the most important thing), emphasizing his commitment to the well-being of the people.
- The president’s steadfast stance on cross-strait relations was also highlighted in an exclusive video by China Daily. Xi reiterated that the bonds between mainland Chinese and Taiwanese are unbreakable: "两岸同胞一家亲, 谁也无法割断我们的血脉亲情."
- In a comprehensive review of Xi’s New Year message, The Paper noted that it demonstrated his leadership’s commitment to addressing challenges head-on, with an unwavering focus on the people’s well-being.
