Today's China is a China that continues the national spirit

　　——Revelation of President Xi Jinping's 2023 New Year's Greetings③

　　The prosperity of a country is inseparable from the struggle of the people; the prosperity of a nation cannot be separated from the support of the spirit.

In his 2023 New Year's message, President Xi Jinping emphasized that "China today is a China that continues its national spirit," and expressed that "every time we say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, we always remember the awe-inspiring spirit of the Chinese nation that has been passed down for thousands of years, which doubles our confidence in moving forward." ".

　　The sign of victory and defeat, the spiritual foresight.

I still remember that after the Luding earthquake in Sichuan, the rescue team climbed across the river with tight ropes and carried the villagers across the "bridge" of branches, presenting a new era of "flying over the Luding Bridge"; I still remember that before the Chongqing mountain fire, thousands of people The headlights of the volunteers formed a line of defense to intercept the sea of ​​fire and built a "new Great Wall"... Looking back in 2022, natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, droughts, wildfires and some safety accidents made people worry and sad. But the scenes of sacrificing one's life for righteousness and helping each other are deeply touching.

In the face of difficulties and obstacles, thousands of ordinary people have interpreted the great national spirit of the Chinese people with practical actions. General Secretary Xi Jinping praised: "The deeds of heroes will always be remembered in our hearts."

　　The big test of the battle demonstrates spiritual strength.

Since the outbreak of the new crown epidemic, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has always insisted on the supremacy of the people, the supremacy of life, and adhered to scientific and precise prevention and control. , We have overcome unprecedented difficulties and challenges, and it is not easy for everyone."

With the fearless spirit of daring to fight and win, the Chinese people and the Chinese nation have forged a great anti-epidemic spirit of putting life first, uniting the whole country, sacrificing life, respecting science, and sharing destiny.

Looking back on 2022, we will optimize the prevention and control strategy according to the time and situation, protect people's life safety and health to the greatest extent, and minimize the impact of the epidemic on economic and social development.

The epidemic prevention and control has entered a new stage, and when it is still struggling, President Xi Jinping earnestly encouraged: "Everyone is working hard with perseverance, and the dawn is ahead. Everyone works harder. Persistence is victory, and unity is victory."

　　Only by standing firmly and firmly in spirit can a nation stand firm in the tide of history.

Today, there are not only high-rise buildings everywhere on the land of China, but also the building of the spirit of the Chinese nation.

The Chinese people are more confident, self-reliant, and self-reliant, and have greatly enhanced their ambition, backbone, and confidence. The powerful energy accumulated in the historical process has fully exploded, radiating unprecedented historical initiative and historical creativity, and they are writing a new era with full confidence. The great history of China's development.

　　The new journey is an expedition full of glory and dreams.

Building a modern socialist country in an all-round way is a great and arduous undertaking with a bright future and a long way to go.

On the way forward, we are well aware that the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation cannot be achieved easily with the beating of gongs and drums. We must have the courage to carry out great struggles with many new historical characteristics and be prepared to make even more arduous and arduous efforts.

This year is the first year to fully implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The beginning is related to the overall situation, and the beginning determines the future.

We must strengthen our cultural self-confidence, stimulate our spiritual strength, meet challenges with a fighting spirit, open up the future with hard work, strive to achieve the goals and tasks throughout the year, open new horizons for career development with tenacious struggle, and lay a good foundation for the realization of the second centenary goal.

　　The journey is long and the spirit is eternal.

Looking back at the past, the great national spirit cultivated, inherited and developed by the Chinese people in the long-term struggle has provided a strong spiritual impetus for the development of China and the progress of human civilization; , The bright prospect of a great rejuvenation needs the support of a great national spirit.

Xiongguan Road is really like iron, and now it is over from the beginning.

New era and new journey, continue the great national spirit, strengthen faith and confidence, strengthen historical initiative, unite and struggle, and unite our hearts, strengths, and wisdom, we will surely be able to strive to create a new era of glory and forge new historical achievements!

(People's Daily commentator)