In the 1950s, in order to meet the needs of large-scale industrial construction in New China and support the economic and social development of the western region, the central government decided to move Jiaotong University from Shanghai to Xi'an.

More than 1,400 faculty members and about 3,000 students embarked on the westward journey without hesitation.

　　More than 60 years have passed, and this westward migration has finally reaped fruitful results.

It has completely changed the pattern of no large-scale industrial colleges in the western region, laid a solid scientific research foundation for the revitalization of the western region, and honed the "Westward Migration Spirit", inspiring generations of intellectuals to become the backbone of the country and the nation.

　　On April 22, 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping came to Xi'an Jiaotong University for inspection.

Xi Jinping emphasized that the core of the "Westward Migration Spirit" is patriotism, and the essence is to follow the party's command and follow the party, breathe with the party and the country, and share the fate with the nation and the people, which has profound practical and historical significance.

It is necessary to uphold the party's overall leadership over the work of colleges and universities, persist in cultivating morality, build a team of high-quality teachers, and strive to cultivate more first-class talents.

The general secretary encouraged teachers and students to stay true to their original aspirations, keep their mission in mind, continue to carry forward the "Westward Migration Spirit", make contributions to the places where the motherland needs it most, and pass on the "Westward Migration Spirit" from generation to generation.

　　Standing at the historical intersection of the "two centenary" goals, we must vigorously promote the "Westward Migration Spirit", integrate our personal destiny into the trend of the times of national development and social progress, and write a new chapter in history in our struggle.

　　Producer丨Wang Shanshan Zhang Ou

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