Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, April 22.
Xi Jinping's reply to the old professor of Beijing University of Science and Technology
Senior professors of University of Science and Technology Beijing:
Hello, received your letter.
Since its establishment, University of Science and Technology Beijing has made positive contributions to the development of my country's iron and steel industry. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the school, I would like to express my warm congratulations and sincere greetings to you, all teachers, students, staff, and alumni!
National rejuvenation urgently needs to cultivate a large number of talents with both political integrity and ability.
I hope that you will continue to carry forward the spirit of rigorous academic study and willingness to be a ladder of people, adhere to your characteristics, strive to be first-class, and cultivate more high-quality talents who listen to the party, follow the party, have ideals, skills, and contribute to the country. The innovative development and green and low-carbon development of the iron and steel industry will make new and greater contributions to the iron and steel backbone of a powerful country in science and technology and a strong manufacturing country!
Xi Jinping
April 21, 2022