Xi Jinping: No matter how times change, we must uphold labor and respect workers

Xi Jinping pointed out that no matter how the times and conditions change, we should always uphold the value of labor and respect workers. The relevant remarks once again underscore labor’s foundational role in social development, and also reflect the importance attached to the value and rights of the broad mass of workers. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping has repeatedly emphasized labor and workers, proposing that the legitimate rights and interests of working people should be effectively protected, and that the broad mass of workers should be supported and encouraged to make achievements in the new era. This piece, published by China News Service on May 2, 2026, centers on the backdrop of Labor Day and conveys the theme of respecting labor and paying tribute to workers.