Friends of youth, supreme leader

　　"I care about young people everywhere." Along the way from the youth of the Loess Plateau in northern Shaanxi, the Supreme Leader General Secretary has always been concerned about, caring for and listening to young people, and has been a bosom friend, enthusiastic person and guide for young friends.

　　Those who love young people will always love them.

　　Inspired by the general secretary’s sincere concern and sincere expectation, hundreds of millions of young people in China are striving for progress and dedication, driving the national rejuvenation with the vitality of youth and writing the future of the country with the brilliance of youth.

　　Intimate: "The general secretary communicates with everyone like a big friend."

　　"Youth is the future of the country and the hope of the nation." In the mind of the Supreme Leader General Secretary, youth always occupies an important position.

　　On the eve of the May 4th Youth Day in 2016, the General Secretary visited China University of Science and Technology, and specially went into the library to visit the students who were studying by themselves.

　　"Learning in the library feel good atmosphere? Have to come early to take a seat? " "Where is home? Is it safe for parents to come to Hefei to go to college alone? " "Going to the western region to teach has a deep feeling this year, right? Children in rural areas do not forget their original intentions. " … …

　　The general secretary is like an elder and close friend in the family, giving meticulous care to the students.

　　When we walked out of the library, the teachers and students who saw us off were crowded on both sides of the road. The general secretary walked among everyone in the rain and shook hands one by one. More than ten minutes have passed, and the rain has already wet the clothes and shoes of the general secretary. The young students present recalled the scene and said with emotion: "The general secretary’s hand is warm and powerful, giving people strength."

　　"The general secretary is so humble, peaceful, kind and kind" "There is no sense of distance from us at all" "No leadership shelf, no ‘ Mandarin cliche ’ Instead, communicate with everyone like big friends "… … The approachable, cordial and equal interactions have made countless young people feel warm.

　　In the National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory of China University of Science and Technology, Professor Cui Kunpeng (first from left), a team member of Anhui Advanced Functional Polymer Film Engineering Laboratory, communicated with students (photo taken on April 6, 2024). Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Duan photo

　　Participating in the theme group day activities of China University of Political Science and Law, the general secretary shook hands with the students standing in two rows, and none of them fell behind; Some students sat behind the general secretary. "When the general secretary listened to my speech, he turned around and looked at me."

　　After the exchange with teachers and students of Peking University Marxist Institute, some students asked the General Secretary if he could take a group photo as a souvenir. The general secretary warmly agreed, and arranged a formation for them according to their height, and asked the photographer "is everyone showing their faces?"

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　　"Respect the nature of young people, take care of their characteristics, often go to young people and have zero-distance contact and face-to-face communication with them". The general secretary’s thoughtfulness is full of meticulous care and love.

　　Students listen to the lecture on China Aerospace Day in the Space Museum of Harbin Institute of Technology (photo taken on April 24, 2024). Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Jianfei photo

　　In September 2009, The Politburo Standing Committee (PSC), then the top leader of CPC and Vice President of China, visited Harbin Institute of Technology and had a cordial discussion with his classmates. The conference room was packed. When he saw many students around the door, he said, "Students come in and stand behind."

　　Students stand and listen, and he stands and talks — — This detail is engraved in the hearts of every student present.

　　After listening to the story told by the student representatives that many students with financial difficulties in their families were self-reliant through work-study programs, the Supreme Leader shared his experience of working during the day and reading at night when he was an educated youth in Liangjiahe: "People should suffer more and experience more hardships when they are young, so as to realize the ‘ Reincarnate ’ To achieve the effect of inspirational talent. "

　　When talking face to face, he said humorously, "I am very willing to talk with our classmates ‘ Talk big ’ " ; During the impromptu conversation, I said with deep affection, "I told you so many words, and I also had a heart-to-heart conversation with my classmates"; In the short-lived correspondence room, you signed the letter with "the supreme leader of your comrades" … … A word of heartfelt words brings us closer to the youth.

　　In August 1984, about 20 Zhengding college students from Hebei University who returned home in summer received a special invitation — — At that time, the supreme leader of Zhengding County Party Committee invited them to the county party Committee for discussion.

　　When I received the news, Zhai Yuhu, a sophomore, was busy farming in the field. He still remembers the scene of that year.

　　"You are the pride of the people of the county." At the forum, after everyone was seated, the supreme leader said, "College students are active in thinking and dare to tell the truth. I hope you will speak enthusiastically, don’t worry, and make more suggestions for the county."

　　The sincere and frank words encouraged the college students present, and everyone spoke freely with excitement. Zhai Yuhu can’t forget a detail: the Supreme Leader specifically enjoined "If you have any good suggestions in the future, you can write to the county party committee or directly to me".

　　At the end of the forum, the supreme leader stood up and said emotionally, "Welcome all the students here to come back and build our hometown with us. When you come back, I will welcome you with both hands! "

　　"That discussion became the star of my life and guided me to move forward step by step." Zhai Yuhu said that from then on, he felt that he had more responsibility and mission on his shoulders.

　　Since the 18 th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, he has had discussions with outstanding youth representatives from all walks of life to talk about the Chinese dream; Presided over a forum for grassroots representatives to listen to the opinions and suggestions of rural entrepreneurs born after 1990s and migrant workers born after 1990s; Have the same ideological and political class with the students on the university campus and participate in the discussion … … The General Secretary of the Supreme Leader is always willing to listen to the voices of young people and respond to their expectations.

　　"To be a bosom friend of young people who are willing to tell the truth, be sincere and tell the truth." This is the way for the Supreme Leader General Secretary to communicate with the vast number of young friends.

　　Enthusiasm: "Young people’s dreams, work and life are all in the general secretary’s heart."

　　"Young people are the most worthy of love and expectation for the party and the country." The thoughts, worries and hopes of young people are the concerns of the Supreme Leader General Secretary.

　　In December 2014, General Secretary of the Supreme Leader came to the Hengqin Campus of the University of Macau. The theme salon "Chinese traditional culture and contemporary youth" is being held here.

　　"You don’t have to be nervous and speak freely." General Secretary of the Supreme Leader happily joined in. "I’ll listen to your discussion first, and then talk about your learning experience."

　　Han Xingyun, a student of Macau University who studied folk music since childhood, deeply felt that some ancient scores of folk music were lost, and unpopular instruments were even more neglected. She was the first to speak, telling the confusion in her heart: "How can Macao youth carry forward national music?"

　　In this regard, the General Secretary of the Supreme Leader shared his feelings of watching the cultural evening party celebrating the 15th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland the night before, and encouraged him: "The performance of the Macao Chinese Orchestra is of high quality", "Macao has folk music soil, and contemporary young people should have cultural consciousness and cultural self-confidence".

　　"I am also a passionate advocate of Chinese culture and a loyal learner." The General Secretary of the Supreme Leader talked about his learning experience, reading Chinese cultural classics from teenagers, and forming the habit of "opening books is beneficial". Nowadays, leisure is still "a book in hand, which is endless fun".

　　From the general secretary’s youth story, Han Xingyun found the answer to build cultural self-confidence and draw nutrition and strength from Chinese excellent traditional culture.

　　Whenever communicating with young people, the general secretary is like an old classmate and a big friend, teaching the experience of people who have experienced it and giving intimate guidance.

　　Speaking of "the purpose of learning", the general secretary proposed "giving back the knowledge learned to the society, being a useful person and doing something useful to the society";

　　Talking about "how to be a man", the general secretary pointed out that "it is very important for young people to learn to be principled people, to have a kind of ethics, and to formulate some rules for themselves to be a man";

　　To discuss "how to aspire", the general secretary exhorted "to pursue Excellence in climbing the peak of knowledge, to speak louder than words when shouldering the heavy responsibility of the times, and to achieve something in the real work";

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　　"The general secretary’s language is plain and sincere", "His views are very insightful, thoughtful and positive", "humorous" and "very knowledgeable" … … The general secretary’s words and deeds, such as spring breeze and rain, give young people enlightenment and insight.

　　Youth is in the initial stage of life, and it is indispensable to grow up. Aware of the pressure and difficulty of young people, the general secretary always pays attention to the "key point" and "critical time" of young people’s growth.

　　A recruiter (second from left) of an employer communicates with job-seeking graduates at the 2024 graduate employment fair held in Tsinghua University (photo taken on March 15, 2024). Xinhua News Agency reporter Yan Huanzong photo

　　In June, 2022, General Secretary of the Supreme Leader who was inspecting in Sichuan came to Yibin College. In the truth-seeking hall, an enterprise recruitment presentation is going on.

　　"Let me hear how you recruit." The General Secretary of the Supreme Leader asked the person in charge of the enterprise about the recruitment needs one by one, and also learned more about the employment intention and job search progress from the students. "What are the majors? Where do you want to work? "

　　Liu Jiang, who is about to graduate, told the general secretary that he had been a soldier. The general secretary praised: "It’s good to have this experience. This is how steel is tempered."

　　"The general secretary said ‘ This is how steel is made ’ ‘ College students should have a down-to-earth heart in their employment ’ I am deeply inspired. " Liu Jiang, who has now become an engineer, has been studying and accumulating in a down-to-earth manner, constantly tempering and upgrading his professional skills.

　　From firm belief and self-cultivation, to study and choose a career and strive for innovation … … The general secretary profoundly grasps the characteristics and laws of the growth of contemporary youth, and points out the maze and direction for the development of youth with words that young people can understand and listen to.

　　"Now many university student village officials are over 30 years old, and we all want to get married and have children, but our current income can hardly support these seemingly ordinary dreams of others." "Where is our way out after the service expires is also a problem we are entangled in" … … In 2014, the Guangdong delegation of the National People’s Congress deliberated the scene. Facing the General Secretary of the Supreme Leader, Xian Runxia, a post-80s college student village official, revealed her heart.

　　After listening to Xian Runxia’s speech, the general secretary responded on the spot: "We should care about the work and life of college student village officials, including marriage and love issues, and create conditions for them to take root at the grassroots level and realize their dreams."

　　Soon, Guangdong Province researched and formulated the training and mobility mechanism of college student village officials, and Guangzhou organized and set up a platform for dating and dating … … "I didn’t expect the general secretary to care so much. Young people’s dreams, work and life are all in his heart. " Yan Runxia said.

　　"We must do everything possible to do practical things and solve difficult problems for young people", and the General Secretary of the Supreme Leader has always been meticulous in caring for young people.

　　When he was in Fuzhou, the supreme leader was also the president of Minjiang Vocational University. Driven by his concern, the school exceptionally accepted Huang Daoliang, an armless student. For Huang Daoliang, who finally realized his dream after three college entrance examinations, it was "no less than a rebirth";

　　In 2016, the Hunan delegation of the National People’s Congress reviewed the scene and learned that the older young men in the 18-hole village had made new progress in "taking off the bill", and the general secretary was very pleased;

　　When I visited Shanghai in 2023, I heard that young migrant workers lived well in the rental housing community and wanted to "settle down here". The general secretary said happily: "Good! Take root, settle down and develop ";

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　　In Tianjin Youth Palace, students practice aerobic fitness dance in youth night school (photo taken on April 23, 2024). Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhao Zishuo photo

　　"The general secretary understands the youth, understands the youth, knows what we think and hope, and brings us the strength to forge ahead." This is the common aspiration of contemporary youth.

　　Intimate: "The General Secretary is our learning model and life mentor"

　　"Everything in life must be done by yourself, and the mountains and rivers are vast." Pursuing progress is the most precious trait of youth. On the way forward, the General Secretary of the Supreme Leader is the most determined guide for young people.

　　"Marxism is not learning in the study". Today, Fan Jingrong, a staff member of the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee, still remembers the exhortation of General Secretary of the Supreme Leader.

　　On the eve of the May 4th Youth Day in 2018, at the reading seminar on "Reading the New Era" in Peking University Marxist Institute, facing young students, the General Secretary of the Supreme Leader described the process of establishing his faith when he was young: through down-to-earth and practical practice in the grass-roots years, and by doing practical things for the people, he deeply realized that Marxism can not only solve many practical problems scientifically, but also be a true knowledge whose responsibility is to enhance people’s well-being and create an ideal society.

　　Fan Jingrong was deeply shocked and educated after listening to the important speech of the General Secretary. After graduating from Peking University, Fan Jingrong chose to work as a college student "village official" in Yufeng Village, Yufengshan Town, Yubei District, Chongqing for three years, and practiced his faith in the rural hot land.

　　Students visit the exhibition "The Road to the Lecture Hall" in Peking University (photo taken on March 16th, 2024). Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xiang photo

　　"Learning is almost close to the person." Example is the power of action.

　　After listening to the general secretary of the supreme leader’s heartfelt knowledge, Zhang Hong Liang Ming, a 21-year-old student of Xiamen University’s economics department at that time, understood that "the original Marxist work ‘ Thick read thin, thin read thick ’ " ; Following the Supreme Leader’s general secretary’s view of reading as "a way of life", young party member cadres overcame the problems in their study, and "practice and practice, realize and make progress" … …

　　"Good senior!" In April 2021, Tsinghua University, which is about to celebrate its 110th anniversary, welcomed the arrival of the Supreme Leader General Secretary with youthful vigor and enthusiasm.

　　Although it has been three years, the scenes of face-to-face with the General Secretary are still deeply engraved in the mind of Song Kexin, a graduate student of Tsinghua University Institute of Social Sciences.

　　"The general secretary recalled his experience in studying in Tsinghua and encouraged everyone to adhere to the all-round development of morality, intelligence, physique and beauty." Song Kexin still remembers that after learning that she was selected for the China women’s basketball team preparing for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the general secretary kindly asked her about her grade, major and position on the court, and said that she would "always pay attention".

　　"This is not only the leader’s expectation for the youth, but also the concern of the seniors for the younger brothers and sisters." Every time I think of the kindness of the general secretary, Song Kexin feels that there is endless energy in his heart.

　　The wisdom of young people makes the country wise, and the strength of young people makes the country strong.

　　"Working hard with the people, advancing with the motherland, serving the people and contributing to the motherland is the correct direction for the youth in contemporary China" — — General Secretary of the Supreme Leader gave this hope to the youth of China in the new era.

　　In March 2024, in the continuous spring rain, General Secretary of the Supreme Leader walked into Hunan First Normal College (Chengnan College Campus).

　　This is the Hunan First Normal University (Chengnan College Campus) photographed by drones on March 18th, 2024. Xinhua News Agency reporter Xue Yuxi photo

　　In the school hall, Li Jie, a junior in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, came forward to report his feelings of studying to the General Secretary and expressed his ambition of "cherishing youth, living up to youth and striving to be a gentleman in the new era". General Secretary of the Supreme Leader nodded to give encouragement.

　　Facing the youthful faces, the general secretary encouraged: "China is comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese modernization, and it is timely for contemporary young students."

　　"There is an unshakable force in the words of the General Secretary that infects us and leads us forward." Li Jie said.

　　Grasping the orientation of the times requires that "the vast number of young people should bravely shoulder the heavy responsibility entrusted by the times"; Point out the direction of forging ahead and guide young people to "integrate their life ideals into the cause of the country and the nation"; Have ardent expectations and encourage "young people in China in the new era to listen to the Party, follow the Party, be concerned about the country and the people, and be patriotic and love the people" … …

　　Words are near and far-reaching, and feelings are long.

　　"The general secretary is close to our hearts", "The general secretary always thinks for the youth" and "The general secretary is our guide" … … In the eyes of young people, the Supreme Leader General Secretary is not only the leader of the whole party and the people of the whole country, but also a young friend and teacher. The general secretary’s affectionate message to the vast number of young people contains infinite expectations for the future achievements of the party and the country.

　　Text reporters: Huang Yue, Gao Lei, Dong Boting, Qi Qi

　　Editor: Wu Jingjing, Yang Wenrong, Jin Xiaoqian, Hao Xiaojing, Qi Wenjuan, Zhao Tingting, Lin Ge, Deng Jian, Wang Haocheng, Cheng Hao.

　　Coordinator: Gao Xinxin