Heroic people, heroes of the people-Sidelights on the National Commendation Conference for Fighting the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic

　　Heroic people, heroes of the people-Sidelights on the National Commendation Conference for Fighting the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic

　　Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 8 -

　　Xinhua News Agency reporters Chen Fang, Zhang Xiaosong, Hu Zhe

　　The People's Palace welcomes the representatives of the heroic people!

　　On September 8, 2020, in the banquet hall on the second floor of the Great Hall of the People, the lights were bright and the atmosphere was warm.

　　At 9:20, warm applause resounded through the banquet hall. Xi Jinping Party and national leaders came here to cordially meet the winners of national medals and national honorary titles, and representatives of advanced individuals and collectives in the nation's fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic.

　　General Secretary Xi Jinping waved to everyone, and more than 2,000 commended persons gave the general secretary a warm applause.

　　In the past eight months or so, China has experienced a thrilling battle against the epidemic and withstood a arduous historical test.

　　In this struggle, the Chinese people have survived!

The Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core leads 1.4 billion Chinese people, unites all people with life first, fights major epidemics with the power of the whole country, and overcomes the difficulties together with a community of human destiny, and has achieved major strategic results in the fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Another heroic feat in the history of mankind's struggle against disease has produced a large number of epic advanced models and touching deeds.

　　At this moment, people gathered here, and thousands of words turned into waves of applause.

The camera shutter is pressed to record an extremely precious historical moment.

　　After taking a group photo with everyone, General Secretary Xi Jinping stood up and greeted Academician Zhong Nanshan next to him: "How is your body?"

　　"Okay! I also want to ask you to fight, continue to contribute to the motherland in the prevention and control of respiratory diseases and sudden public health incidents, and live up to the great trust given by the country." Zhong Nanshan replied.

　　At 10 o'clock, the national commendation meeting for fighting the new crown pneumonia epidemic began to be held in the Great Hall of the People.

　　Singing the national anthem of the People’s Republic of China, mourning the sacrifice of martyrs and deceased compatriots to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, reading the President’s Order of the People’s Republic of China signed by Xi Jinping...a solemn agenda will gradually push the atmosphere to a climax.

　　Six trumpeters sounded the horns of the ceremony, and four soldiers of ceremonies walked onto the podium holding the Medal of the Republic and National Honorary Title. Their sonorous steps echoed in the auditorium of the Great Hall of the People for a long time.

The awarding ceremony of the National Medal and National Honorary Title of the People's Republic of China has begun.

　　The military band played "Salute to the Heroes of the Motherland".

This piece of music specially created for the national medal and national honorary title award ceremony is as majestic and passionate as a symphonic poem, and deeply eulogizes those exemplary figures who have made outstanding contributions to the cause of the Republic.

Among the music, Zhong Nanshan, the winner of the "Medal of the Republic", Zhang Boli, Zhang Dingyu, and Chen Wei, the winner of the national honorary title of "Heroes of the People" stepped onto the rostrum.

General Secretary Xi Jinping awarded them medals one by one, and shook hands and congratulated them.

　　In the dark night where the epidemic is raging, they are shining lights——

　　"Actually, I am just a doctor who sees a doctor."

　　Zhong Nanshan, a leading figure in the field of respiratory disease research in my country, has the courage to speak up and take responsibility. The prevention and control strategies and measures proposed have saved countless lives and have made great contributions to the prevention and control of SARS and COVID-19.

　　"When the country is in danger, the doctor is the soldier. I would rather bear myself than the people."

　　Zhang Boli guides the whole process of Chinese medicine intervention in the treatment of new coronary pneumonia, and presided over the research and formulation of integrated Chinese and Western medicine treatments that have become the highlight of the "Chinese Plan", and have made major contributions to promoting the inheritance, innovation and development of Chinese medicine.

　　"I have to run faster to get more patients back from the virus."

　　Zhang Dingyu, an outstanding representative who has rooted in the front line of medical care, as a patient with frostbite disease, during the epidemic, he still has no hesitation, charged forward, rescued the wounded, and made a major contribution to winning the defense war in Hubei and Wuhan.

　　Zhang Dingyu, who suffers from frostbite, still has strong steps.

General Secretary Xi Jinping said with concern: "Take care of your body! Take care of your body."

　　"Put on this military uniform, everything is what I should do."

　　Chen Wei has been engaged in research on the prevention and control of biological hazards for a long time. After the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, he immediately moved on hearing the order. He has made major achievements in basic research, vaccine and protective drug research and development, and has made major contributions to epidemic prevention and control.

　　Chen Wei was dressed in military uniform, and stepped forward to give a solemn military salute.

General Secretary Xi Jinping said happily: "You have served the army!"

　　The party and the people dedicate the highest courtesy to the loveliest person——

　　In the warm applause of the audience, and under the admiration of people's gaze, 4 winners of national medals and national honorary titles were invited to the rostrum.

　　Subsequently, the conference commended advanced individuals and collectives in the nation's fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, national outstanding Communist Party members, and advanced grassroots party organizations across the country.

The commended individuals and collective representatives wore big red flowers on their chests and walked onto the podium to receive medals, certificates, and medals from Xi Jinping's party and state leaders.

　　The audience expressed their heartfelt congratulations and high respects to them with warm applause time after time.

　　This is the spiritual wealth that shines forever-

　　"I sincerely thank the party and the state for granting this honor to our four medical workers. This is the party and the state's full affirmation of all medical and health workers." Zhong Nanshan spoke on behalf of the winners of the National Medal and the National Honorary Title. We should live up to the prosperity. In the face of respect and honor, we will always keep in mind the great trust of the party and the people!"

　　This is the lofty state of fearlessness and courage——

　　Liu Zhengyin, an advanced individual from Peking Union Medical College Hospital in fighting against the new crown pneumonia epidemic and a national outstanding Communist Party member, shared his unforgettable experience in helping Wuhan: "The patients who were guarded that day and night got better a little bit, and one by one recovered and was discharged from the hospital. No matter how sleepy it is, it's worth it!"

　　This is the feelings of the people without complaints and regrets——

　　Gui Xiaomei, the national advanced collective in the fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the representative of the national advanced grass-roots party organization, and the secretary of the Party branch of Qingheju Community in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, firmly remembered General Secretary Xi Jinping's entrustment when he visited their community.

She said: "During the epidemic, there was not a single household in the community who could not eat or use medicine. When Wuhan was "unblocked", residents collectively sang "My Motherland and Me" on the balcony."

　　The speeches of the representatives of advanced individuals and advanced collectives moved everyone present.

Many people burst into tears when they heard that the soldiers in white clothes had their cheeks ulcerated by masks, their hands were soaked in sewage, and they dared not eat or drink water for more than ten hours, just to leave more hope for the patients.

　　Their names and achievements will not be forgotten by the country, the people will not be forgotten, and history will not be forgotten, and will always be engraved on the monument of the Republic!

　　In the warm applause of the audience, General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered an important speech.

　　This is a comprehensive review of the fight against the epidemic-in the face of a sudden and severe epidemic, the Party Central Committee takes the overall situation, makes decisive decisions, and takes extraordinary measures to deal with extraordinary things; the Chinese people are in the same boat through storms and rains and are united to build a solid line of defense for epidemic prevention and control; The vast number of medical staff in white clothes, went retrograde, and saved their lives... they have won major strategic achievements in the national fight against the epidemic.

　　This is a high-level generalization of the anti-epidemic spirit-life is supreme, the whole country is of one mind, life is forgotten, respect for science, destiny is shared... The great anti-epidemic spirit is in the same line with the long-standing characteristics and cultural genes of the Chinese nation. It is patriotism, The inheritance and development of the spirit of collectivism and socialism is a vivid interpretation of the Chinese spirit, enriching the connotation of the national spirit and the spirit of the times.

　　This is a profound summary of the experience of fighting the epidemic-the great practice of the fight against the epidemic once again proves that the extremely strong leadership of the Communist Party of China is the most reliable backbone of the Chinese people when the storm strikes; the indomitable willpower of the Chinese people It is the source of strength to overcome all the difficulties and obstacles on the road ahead; the significant advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics are the fundamental guarantee for resisting risks and challenges and improving the efficiency of national governance...

　　The important speech of the General Secretary was broadcast to all corners of the world through the live TV network signal, which aroused warm applause from the scene.

　　In order to attend this conference, the 72-year-old Zhang Boli deliberately wore a party emblem on his chest: "Our Chinese nation is a heroic nation, which grew up in hardship. Under the leadership of the party, united will be invincible. ."

　　"As a doctor, it is my bounden duty to save the dying and heal the wounded; as a member of the Communist Party, it is my duty to be in the front." said Zhao Jianping, director of the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology. The spinning top continues to work hard to save every patient."

　　Those who do not seek change will succeed, those who do not take refuge will enter.

　　Academician Wang Chen, vice-president of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said that at present, the epidemic is still raging around the world, and continuous efforts are needed to win an overall victory in the fight against the epidemic.

We must insist on normalization and precision prevention and control, be cautious and continue to work harder, and be good at cultivating new opportunities in crises and opening new games in changing situations.