Xi Jinping replies to the recipients of the May Fourth Medal for Chinese Youth
Xi Jinping replies to young role models, encouraging them to devote themselves to scientific and technological innovation, rural revitalization, and social services Hold ideals close to heart, strive and fight, integrate youth into the overall national development agenda, and contribute strength to the new journey
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 3. Xi Jinping recently replied to representatives of the winners of the China Youth May Fourth Medal and the New Era Youth Pioneer Award, extending holiday greetings to them and to young people of all ethnic groups across the country.
In his reply, Xi affirmed that the awardwinning young people have rooted themselves in frontline areas at the grassroots level, such as technological innovation, rural revitalization, social services, and safeguarding the nation’s borders, demonstrating the spirit and demeanor of China’s youth in the new era through concrete action and responsibility.
Xi pointed out that this year marks the first year of the 15th FiveYear Plan. Young people should cherish lofty ideals, strive and persevere, integrate their personal pursuits into the broader national development agenda, continue to achieve new accomplishments in their respective positions, and contribute youthful strength to the new journey.