Close-up: "Without diamonds, you can't get the porcelain job"

(A closer look at China) Close-up: “Without diamonds, you can’t do the porcelain work”

　　China News Service, Beijing, March 6th: "Without diamonds, you can't get the porcelain job."

　　China News Service reporter Huang Yuqin

　　At a time when the world is worried that artificial intelligence may increasingly replace human skills, a discussion about "artisans" is taking place between China's top leaders and representatives of the National People's Congress.

　　"It's not enough to design the drawings well. They must be implemented in the hands of welders in the end. 'Without diamonds, you can't do the porcelain work.'" On the 5th, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission attended the second session of the 14th National People's Congress. The Jiangsu delegation said during the deliberation at the second meeting.

　　At that time, sitting opposite him was representative Sun Jingnan from CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock Co., Ltd.

As a female welder, she talked about her experience in completing multiple welding process innovations and technical research.

　　Xi Jinping was deeply moved after hearing this: "The craftsmen of great countries are the cornerstones and pillars of the building of our Chinese nation."

On March 5, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, participated in the deliberation of the Jiangsu delegation at the Second Session of the 14th National People’s Congress.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yue Yuewei

　　Throughout the ages, the craftsman spirit has been changing and shaping China.

From Lu Ban to Cai Lun, generations of skilled craftsmen have created "Craftsman China".

From "Chang'e" flying to the moon to "Zhurong" detecting fires, from "Beidou" network building to "Struggle" deep diving, people lament that behind the great weapons of a great country are the persistent sweat and busy figures of great craftsmen.

　　New energy vehicles, highway mileage, high-speed rail, large aircraft... At the review site, Xi Jinping took the transportation industry as an example to vividly review the process of self-reliance in industrial development since the founding of New China.

He said with emotion: "The transportation industry is moving forward step by step and is at the forefront of the world. The most important thing here is the craftsman."

　　Xi Jinping further pointed out, "We must develop vocational education well, establish the spirit of craftsmen, and ensure their treatment conditions. We must train front-line craftsmen from major countries in batches. They are the backbone."

On March 5, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, participated in the deliberation of the Jiangsu delegation at the Second Session of the 14th National People’s Congress.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ju Peng

　　Xi Jinping has always paid attention to the cultivation of craftsmen in great countries.

　　During his inspection in Gansu in 2019, he specially came to a vocational school to watch vocational skills training.

"What technical level can be achieved through three years of practical training?" "Is there an opportunity to intern in a factory?" "After graduation, should I work or continue to study?" Xi Jinping asked in detail.

　　He encouraged everyone that China's economy must be supported by the real economy, which requires a large number of professional and technical talents and a large number of craftsmen from big countries.

Vocational education has broad prospects and great potential.

Three hundred and sixty lines, and he will be the number one scholar.

　　"I support you!" Xi Jinping said to the students at that time.

　　Nowadays, new productivity has become a hot word in society. In this year’s government work report, it was listed at the top of the top ten tasks in 2024.

It is talents that are needed to develop new productive forces and promote high-quality development.

During the review, Xi Jinping emphasized the need to deepen reforms in the science and technology system, education system, and talent system to break through the blockages that restrict the development of new productive forces.

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