On March 1, the 2024 spring semester training class for young and middle-aged cadres of the Central Party School (National School of Administration) opened at the Central Party School.

The important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping were conveyed at the opening ceremony.

In the instruction, the general secretary put forward the "Five Consciousness" requirements for young cadres, which is an action guide to guide the healthy growth of young cadres.

"Current Affairs News Eye" explains it for you.

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care and expectation

　　On March 1, the Central Party School campus once again ushered in the opening season.

　　From 2019 to 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping came here six times to attend the opening ceremony of the training class for young and middle-aged cadres, three of which were on March 1.

The General Secretary once said, "I will give a speech at the opening ceremony of each session of the Youth Class, mainly to have a heart-to-heart talk with everyone and put forward some requirements for everyone."

　　On March 1 last year, the General Secretary went to the Central Party School again to attend the celebration meeting for the 90th anniversary of the founding of the school and the opening ceremony of the 2023 spring semester, and delivered an important speech.

　　At the opening of this year's training class for young and middle-aged cadres, the General Secretary made important instructions and once again expressed the high importance and ardent expectations for young cadres between the lines.

△The 2024 spring semester training class for young and middle-aged cadres of the Central Party School (National School of Administration) opened at the Central Party School on the morning of March 1.

(Photographed by CCTV reporter Liu Qi)

　　In this instruction, the General Secretary said that young cadres are the new force for the development of the party and the country and the successors to the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

　　On March 1, 2019, when attending the opening ceremony of the training class for young and middle-aged cadres for the first time, the General Secretary pointed out that cultivating and selecting outstanding young cadres is a major event, related to the fate of the party, the country, the nation, and the people. Well-being is a century-old plan.

In previous opening ceremonies, the General Secretary has repeatedly talked about young cadres as "the new force for the development of the cause of the party and the country" and "the hope for the development of the cause of the party and the country".

　　In this instruction, the General Secretary emphasized that on the new journey, young cadres have heavy responsibilities and great potential. They must keep in mind their original aspiration and mission, work hard and enterprising, and strive to run the baton of history.

　　In May 2013, during a discussion with outstanding young representatives from all walks of life, the General Secretary said that the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will eventually become a reality through the relay struggle of the vast number of young people.

"Now the baton is in our hands, and in the future the baton will be placed in your hands." At the opening ceremony of the training class for young and middle-aged cadres, the General Secretary encouraged, "Young cadres are born in a great era" and must "strive to become useful people." , a pillar of talent who can shoulder important responsibilities.”

In addition to attaching great importance to and ardently expecting, the General Secretary also provided careful guidance for the healthy growth of young cadres.

　　The "first lesson" has been taught in the training classes for young and middle-aged cadres for 6 consecutive times, from "theoretical lessons" to "ability lessons", from "traditional lessons" to "struggle lessons", etc. Each time, the General Secretary has put forward some suggestions for young cadres. Clear requirements.

　　In this instruction, the General Secretary put forward the key requirements of "five consciousnesses" for young cadres.

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Consciously be a devout believer in the party’s innovative theory

　　At the opening ceremony of the training class for young and middle-aged cadres on March 1, 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that young cadres need to master many skills to be competent in leadership work.

"The most fundamental ability is theoretical literacy."

　　"Current Affairs News Eye" noticed that the General Secretary recently talked about strengthening theoretical arming twice in a row.

　　In January, when presiding over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to review the summary report on thematic education and opinions on consolidating and expanding the results of thematic education, the general secretary emphasized that it is necessary to continue to strengthen theoretical arming and educate and guide party members and cadres to understand laws and regulations by persisting in studying the party's innovative theories. Clear direction, learn methods, and increase wisdom.

　　In February, the General Secretary wrote a preface to the sixth batch of national cadre study and training materials, requiring cadres at all levels to carry forward the Marxist style of study that integrates theory with practice, and to be staunch activists and doers in Chinese-style modernization.

△Motto of the Central Party School - "Seek truth from facts."

(Photographed by CCTV reporter Zhang Yao)

　　In this important instruction, the General Secretary first emphasized that we must consciously be a firm believer in the party's innovative theory.

　　To strengthen theoretical study and master special skills, the most fundamental and important thing is to deeply study and understand Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.

　　The general secretary proposed to be "people who believe deeply and practice firmly", emphasizing the integration of learning, thinking and application, and the unity of knowledge, belief and action. Young cadres must effectively improve the theoretical level and application ability of Marxism.

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Consciously be a model practitioner who is loyal and honest to the party

　　The second of the "Five Consciousnesses" is to consciously be a model practitioner who is loyal and honest to the party.

　　In the “first lesson” of previous training courses for young and middle-aged cadres, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized “loyalty to the party” many times.

He said, "Leading cadres must be loyal, clean and responsible, and loyalty always comes first." "Loyalty to the party is the primary political quality of communists."

　　At the opening ceremony on September 1, 2021, the General Secretary pointed out that to test whether party members and cadres are loyal to the party, in the revolutionary era, they must see whether they can charge into battle and sacrifice their lives for the cause of the party and the people. This is also true in peacetime. Clear inspection standards.

He gave an example, "Now, some cadres are only willing to stay in 'Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou' and are not willing to go to 'New Zealand'. This attitude cannot be said to be firm in ideals and beliefs and loyal to the party."

△The opening ceremony of the training class for young and middle-aged cadres.

　　To consciously be model practitioners who are loyal and honest to the party, young cadres must also "tell the truth, do honest things, and be honest people."

　　The general secretary once warned young cadres in the "first class" that "we must persist in doing things based on the party spirit, and regard telling the truth, doing honest things, and being an honest person as an important part of the cultivation and training of the party spirit. Dare to uphold the truth and be good at it." Think independently and insist on seeking truth and being pragmatic. This is beneficial to the cause of the party and the people, and is also beneficial to the healthy growth of individuals. Being honest does not mean being stupid, and you will not suffer from being pragmatic."

　　In this instruction, the General Secretary once again emphasized "tell the truth, do honest things, and be an honest person."

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Consciously be a selfless devotee dedicated to benefiting the people

　　On March 1, 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping clearly pointed out at the opening ceremony of the training class for young and middle-aged cadres that "Communists must remember that benefiting the people is the greatest political achievement." Regarding young cadres benefiting the people, the General Secretary made requirements, Also teach methods.

　　For example, young cadres should improve their ability to work with the masses.

We must persist in coming from the masses and going to the masses, and truly become caring people for the masses.

We must have the masses in mind, always keep the safety and security of the masses at heart, conscientiously implement various policies of the Party Central Committee to benefit the people, treat small things as big things, and effectively solve the "urgent, difficult and anxious" problems of the masses.

　　For example, what is a good fact must be considered based on the immediate needs of the people, and cannot be subjective, simplistic, or one-sided.

Whether something is a good thing or not cannot only be judged by the immediate needs of the masses, but also whether it will have sequelae and whether it will "solve one problem and leave ten regrets."

△The opening ceremony of the training class for young and middle-aged cadres.

　　The question of why people is a touchstone to test the nature of a political party and a regime.

　　In the "First Lesson", the General Secretary once put forward a thought-provoking proposition: Communist Party cadres must insist on being "officials of the common people" and regard themselves as common people, and should not become officials as lords. At this point, Young cadres must think clearly from the beginning and remember them throughout their lives.

　　In this instruction, the general secretary emphasized that young cadres "must consciously be selfless contributors who are determined to benefit the people."

　　From establishing and practicing a correct view of political performance, following the party's mass line in the new era, to improving the ability to do mass work, and using heart and soul to solve the urgent, difficult and anxious problems of the masses, the general secretary put forward specific requirements.

These are worthy of careful consideration and practice by young cadres.

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Consciously be a tireless striver who has the courage to take responsibility

　　Cadres, cadres, are in charge.

General Secretary Xi Jinping once pointed out in the "First Lesson of the Class" that taking responsibility for the work is the responsibility and value of cadres.

A cadre's party spirit and style can best be seen in whether he has the courage to take responsibility and take on responsibilities.

　　At the opening ceremony on September 1, 2021, the General Secretary elaborated on the dialectical relationship between "responsibility and action": Responsibility and action are integrated. Failure to act means failure to take responsibility. To do something, you must take responsibility.

There are always risks in doing things. How can there be so many smooth and smooth things in the world?

It is precisely because there are risks that we need to take responsibility.

If the work is so easy and anyone can do it, then what responsibilities do we need?

　　The General Secretary’s message to young cadres is that they should be actors who take action, not talkers who sit and talk, they should be strivers who overcome difficulties, and they should not be clay bodhisattvas who are afraid of wind and rain.

△The opening ceremony of the training class for young and middle-aged cadres.

　　Among the important instructions given at the opening of this training class for young and middle-aged cadres, the fourth consciousness put forward by the General Secretary is to consciously be a unremitting struggler who has the courage to take responsibility.

　　The General Secretary asked young cadres to be determined to reform and innovate, dare to be good at struggle, be willing to shoulder the heaviest burden, be able to gnaw the hardest bones, and be good at picking up hot potatoes, and constantly open up new prospects in work by facing problems head-on and solving problems.

　　As the General Secretary said, only if the whole party continues to carry forward the spirit of responsibility and struggle can the grand goal of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation be achieved.

Responsibility and struggle are a spirit, a responsibility, and a pattern.

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Consciously be a powerful promoter of a good political ecology

　　Young cadres must be loyal, clean and responsible.

　　In this important instruction, the last point emphasized by General Secretary Xi Jinping is to consciously be a powerful promoter of a good political ecology, carry forward a thorough self-revolutionary spirit, be frugal and simple, humble and low-key, and resolutely oppose formalism and bureaucracy. Privileged thoughts and privileged behaviors will always maintain the political integrity of Communists.

△The solemn party emblem hung at the opening ceremony.

　　"Aspire to do big things, not to be a high official." "You must keep your mind, your behavior, and your innocence at all times." "Be a person who is dedicated to the public, upright, and spotless." "Dust duster." "Thinking about dust", thinking too much about "greed and harm", and often thinking about "thieves in the heart"..."The first lesson of the class" is the heart-to-heart talks between the General Secretary and the young cadres.

　　Each generation has its own long march, and each generation has its own mission.

　　In the important instructions given at the opening of this training class for young and middle-aged cadres, General Secretary Xi Jinping requested that party organizations at all levels must grasp the fundamental plan of successors with a high sense of political responsibility and historical mission, and improve the training and selection of outstanding young people. A regular working mechanism for cadres, strict education management and supervision, and a steady stream of reliable successors who are worthy of the important task of building a strong country and rejuvenating the nation.

　　Young cadres have a heavy responsibility to run the baton of history.