Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 7th, by wire

Congratulatory letter from Xi Jinping to the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Harbin Institute of Technology

  On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Harbin Institute of Technology, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, I extend warm congratulations and sincere greetings to the teachers, students, staff and alumni of the entire school!

  Harbin Institute of Technology has a long history. Since the founding of New China, under the leadership of the party, the school has taken root in the Northeast, patriotic dedication, and hard work. It has created a large number of important national instruments, trained a large number of outstanding talents, and made important contributions to the party and the people. It is hoped that Harbin Institute of Technology will adhere to the direction of running a socialist school at a new starting point, closely follow the fundamental task of establishing a virtuous person, and continue to reform and innovate, strive for excellence, pursue excellence, and strive to achieve in the work of teaching and educating people, research and scientific research. The "two hundred years" struggle goal and the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation have made new and greater contributions.