(The 100th Anniversary of the Communist Party of China) Feature: a century of honors, the "chapter" shows the highlight

　　China News Service, Beijing, June 29

　　China News Agency reporter Zhang Su

　　"As long as I have a breath, I will stand on the podium, do my best and dedicate everything, no regrets after nine deaths!"

　　On June 29, the people's teacher Zhang Guimei spoke on behalf of the winners of the "July 1st Medal", and the voice echoed in the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.

Promoting the creation of a free girls’ high school to help poor mountain girls realize their college dreams. She, known as the "randeng principal", ushered in her own bright moment.

　　On this day, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission awarded the "July 1st Medal" for the first time, which is the highest honor in the party.

　　The award of honors for a hundred years is solemn and solemn everywhere.

At 8 o'clock, the medal winners set off from their place of residence in a courtesy car and headed to the Great Hall of the People. Along the way, a state guard team composed of 21 motorcycles escorted them with the highest courtesy of the country.

Outside the east gate of the Great Hall, the red carpet is paved, the flowers are in full bloom, and the soldiers are in position.

When the medal winner got off the bus, the young people waiting on both sides waved bouquets and flags and cheered warmly.

　　On the huge red background board erected in the golden hall, the "July 1st Medal" pattern is particularly eye-catching.

The medal is made of red, gold, and white as the main colors. In the center of the chapter is the party emblem, surrounded by five-pointed stars, flags, monuments, and light. It is simple and solemn.

　　This highly meaningful medal condenses people's image recognition of the 100-year-old CCP, and the list of 29 medal winners condenses a brief history of the struggle of the Chinese Communists.

　　Lu Yuanjiu, the oldest academician of the two academies on the list, has made outstanding contributions to the construction of the "two bombs and one satellite" project and major aerospace projects.

Born in 1921 and the same age as the Chinese Communist Party, Qu Duyi was the daughter of Qu Qiubai, an early leader of the Chinese Communist Party. She has witnessed the great practice of revolution, construction and reform led by the Communist Party of China.

Also on the list are veterans with great military exploits, model representatives of desertification control and afforestation, pioneers of plateau medicine, outstanding representatives of textile workers in New China, well-known criminal investigation technology experts, well-known theater performers... They come from the people and plants. The root people are ordinary heroes based on their own duties and silently dedicated.

　　“In them, it vividly embodies the noble quality and lofty spirit of the Chinese Communists in their firm beliefs, fulfilment of purpose, hard work and dedication, and integrity.” Xi Jinping made an important announcement at the "July 1st Medal" award ceremony celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. Said while speaking.

He pointed out that their deeds can be learned and done, and their spirit can be traced back and forth, "every party member can contribute to the party and the people in the great cause of national rejuvenation."

　　Looking back over the past hundred years, generations of Chinese Communists have worked hard and built a great spiritual pedigree.

By awarding meritorious honors, the CCP leads the whole society to see the best and strive to be heroes.

　　At the "July 1st Medal" awarding scene, Zhang Boli, Zhang Dingyu, and Chen Wei, three national honorary titles of "People's Heroes" were seated in the audience.

Representatives of the national "Two Excellences and One First" commendation objects and representatives of the winners of the "50 Years of Glory in the Party" Commemorative Medal were also invited to observe the ceremony.

The medals on their chests reflect the beliefs of each party member and outline the appearance of a century-old party.

　　Awarding honors for a century is not only a tribute to the glory of the past, but also an inspiration for the next century.

"The new era is an era that needs heroes and will surely produce heroes." Xi Jinping said.

He encouraged the commended party members to strive for greater glory, and encouraged the majority of party members and cadres to "strive unremittingly and strive forever."

　　Zhang Guimei was very moved after hearing these words.

After the ceremony, she held up the "July 1 Medal" with a plastered hand and looked carefully.

She told reporters that although her students achieved their goals after the college entrance examination this year, they did not reach her goals.

In order to train students who are admitted to the top universities in China, she will continue to work hard.

　　The medal records the past, and the past is a prologue.

The Communist Party of China, which is about to usher in the glorious moment of the centenary of its founding, is advancing courageously toward the second centenary goal and the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

In each of these medals, there is the power to move forward.

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