You Who Chase the Light: Youth in Their Prime
Xi Jinping offers encouragement to young people as they grow and excel, illuminating technological innovation and the front lines at the grassroots level The "15th Five-Year Plan" includes a dedicated chapter on youth development for the first time, helping you seize the opportunities of the times
On the eve of China Youth Day on May 4, General Secretary Xi Jinping sent a reply letter to representatives of the winners of the China Youth May Fourth Medal and the New Era Youth Pioneer Award, extending holiday greetings to young people across the country and expressing expectations for the growth and development of youth.
The reply letter pointed out that these young people have rooted themselves on the front lines at the grassroots level in scientific and technological innovation, rural revitalization, social services, and defending the country and guarding the border, demonstrating the spirit and character of Chinese youth in the new era through practical action and responsibility. The article also mentioned that Xi has long cared about the growth of young people and emphasized the need to create better development conditions for them.
The report also introduced that 2026 will be the first year of the 15th FiveYear Plan. For the first time, the planning outline has arranged support for youth development in a dedicated section, providing more resources and institutional safeguards for youth growth at the national level. The article concluded by stressing that if the young generation has ideals and dares to take responsibility, then the country and the nation will have greater hope.