The National Commendation Conference for Fighting the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic was Held in Beijing

Xi Jinping awarded medals and medals to winners of national medals and national honorary titles and delivered an important speech

Li Keqiang Presided over Li Zhanshu to Read the Chairman's Order Wang Huning to Read the Commendation Decision

Wang Yang, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng, and Wang Qishan attended

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 8. The National Commendation Conference for Combating the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic was held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the morning of the 8th. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission awarded medals and medals to winners of national medals and national honorary titles and delivered an important speech. Xi Jinping stressed that the major strategic achievements in the fight against the new coronary pneumonia epidemic have fully demonstrated the remarkable advantages of the leadership of the Communist Party of China and China's socialist system, the great strength of the Chinese people and the Chinese nation, the profound foundation of Chinese civilization, the conscious responsibility of China as a responsible great power, and the self-confidence, pride, cohesion and centripetal force of the whole Party and the people of all ethnic groups, it will certainly inspire us to overcome difficulties and forge ahead bravely in the new era and new journey.

Xi Jinping stressed that the great anti-epidemic spirit, which is in line with the long-standing characteristics and cultural genes of the Chinese nation, is the inheritance and development of patriotism, collectivism and socialism, is a vivid interpretation of the Chinese spirit, and enriches the connotation of the national spirit and the spirit of the times. We must vigorously promote the great anti-epidemic spirit in the whole society and transform it into a powerful force for building a modern socialist country in an all-round way and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

Li Keqiang presided over the meeting, Li Zhanshu read out the presidential order, Wang Huning read out the commendation decision, Wang Yang, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan attended.

At 8:35, the winners of the National Medal and National Honorary Title set off from their residence in a concierge car and were escorted by the State Guest Guard to the Great Hall of the People. Outside the north gate of the Great Hall of the People, salutes with red flags stood on both sides of the road. Shoulder-gun salutes stood solemnly on the steps, and young people cheered enthusiastically. Winners of national medals and national honorary titles walked up the red carpet and entered the Great Hall of the People. The leading comrades of the Party and State Meritorious Commendation Work Committee are here to greet them collectively.

The Great Hall of the People held a solemn and warm atmosphere. Above the podium hung the logo of the "National Conference to Combat the New Crown Pneumonia Epidemic Commendation", and in the middle of the back curtain was the shining the People's Republic of China emblem, with 10 red flags on both sides. On the second floor of the gazebo hung a slogan: "Closely unite around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, carry forward the great anti-epidemic spirit, win a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way, fight against poverty, and win the great victory of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era!"

At 10 o'clock, the meeting began. The PLA Military Band played the "March of the Volunteers" and the audience stood up to sing the national anthem.

When the national anthem was sung, the audience stood in silence to pay tribute to the martyrs and compatriots who died in the new coronary pneumonia epidemic.

Li Zhanshu read out the the People's Republic of China presidential order signed by Xi Jinping. The presidential order pointed out that in order to solemnly commend the model figures who have made outstanding contributions in the fight against the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, and to promote their lofty qualities of loyalty, responsibility, and dedication, according to the 21st meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress The meeting decided to confer Zhong Nanshan the "Medal of the Republic" and the national honorary titles of "People's Heroes" to Zhang Boli, Zhang Dingyu, and Chen Wei.

The four salute soldiers, holding the Medal of the Republic and the Medal of National Honor, marched to the scene of the ceremony with vigorous steps.

In the majestic music of "Salute to the Heroes of the Motherland", Xi Jinping awarded medals to the winners of national medals and national honorary titles one by one, and shook hands with them cordially and congratulated them. Subsequently, four winners of national medals and national honorary titles were invited to the rostrum. The audience burst into warm applause.

Wang Huning read out the Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the State Council and the Central Military Commission on Commending Advanced Individuals and Advanced Collectives in the National Fight against the New Crown Pneumonia Epidemic and the Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Commending Outstanding Communist Party Members and Advanced Grassroots Party Organizations in the Country.

Xi Jinping and others presented awards to the commended individual and collective representatives.

Amid the warm applause of the audience, Xi Jinping delivered an important speech. He pointed out that over the past eight months or so, the Party has united and led the people of all ethnic groups throughout the country in a thrilling war against the epidemic, withstood an arduous historical test, made great efforts to achieve major strategic results in the fight against the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, and created another heroic feat in the history of mankind's struggle against the disease.

Xi Jinping, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission, to the commended advanced individuals and advanced collectives, to the vast number of medical workers, disease control workers, PLA officers and soldiers, armed police officers and soldiers, scientific and technological workers, community workers, public security police, emergency rescue workers, journalists, employees of enterprises and institutions, engineering builders, sinking cadres, volunteers and the broad masses of the people who have made great contributions to the fight against the epidemic, I would like to express my high respect to the party and government organs at all levels and the vast number of party members and cadres in enterprises and institutions! I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the democratic parties, the Federation of Industry and Commerce, personages without party affiliation, people's organizations and all sectors of society who have actively participated in the fight against the epidemic, and to Hong Kong compatriots, Macao compatriots, Taiwan compatriots and overseas Chinese who have enthusiastically provided assistance.

Xi Jinping said that during the Chinese people's fight against the epidemic, leaders, governments, political parties, social organizations and embassies in China of many countries, relevant United Nations organizations, relevant regional organizations and international institutions, foreign-funded enterprises and international friendly personages expressed sincere greetings and provided valuable support to the Chinese people in various ways. On behalf of the Chinese Government and the Chinese people, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to them.

Xi Jinping said that at present, the new coronary pneumonia epidemic is still raging around the world, and the Chinese people empathize with the suffering caused by the epidemic, deeply regret the people who have been killed by the disease, and express their deep respect to those who are racing against time to fight the epidemic and save their lives, and express their sincere wishes to those who are unfortunately infected with the virus and are receiving treatment.

Xi Jinping said that at this moment, we especially want to express our deep thoughts and deep condolences to the martyrs who gave their lives bravely in the fight against the epidemic, and to the compatriots who unfortunately died in the epidemic.

Xi Jinping pointed out that the new coronary pneumonia epidemic is the most serious infectious disease pandemic in the world in a century, and it is the major public health emergency that China has encountered since the founding of New China with the fastest spread, the widest range of infection and the greatest difficulty in prevention and control. The virus has come by surprise, the epidemic is raging, and people's lives and health are facing serious threats. We insist on the supremacy of the people and the supremacy of life. With firm courage and perseverance, we race against time and fight against diseases. We quickly start the people's war, overall war and resistance war of epidemic prevention and control. We will initially curb the spread of the epidemic in more than one month, and control the daily new cases in China within single digits in about two months, it took about three months to achieve the decisive results of the Wuhan defense war and the Hubei defense war, and then successively fought several local cluster epidemic annihilation wars, and won the major strategic achievements of the national fight against the epidemic. On this basis, we have made overall efforts to promote epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development, and have stepped up efforts to restore order in production and life, with remarkable results. China's fight against the epidemic has fully demonstrated China's spirit, China's strength and China's commitment.

Xi Jinping stressed that in the face of the sudden and serious epidemic, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has taken the overall situation and made decisive decisions to deal with extraordinary things. The CPC Central Committee insists on putting people's life safety and health first, and implements centralized and unified leadership at the first time, formulate major strategic strategies according to the times and circumstances. Party committees and governments at all levels, departments and units were moved by the order, and rural areas, communities, enterprises, medical and health institutions, scientific research institutions, schools, and military camps were all in place. Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee, the country quickly formed a strategic layout of unified command, comprehensive deployment, and three-dimensional prevention and control, which effectively curbed the large-scale spread of the epidemic, effectively changed the dangerous process of the spread of the virus, and protected people's lives and health to the greatest extent. health.

Xi Jinping pointed out that in the face of the sudden and serious epidemic, the Chinese people are in the same boat through thick and thin and united to build a solid line of defense for the prevention and control of the epidemic, and we have made great sacrifices and major contributions to the implementation of an unprecedented rescue of lives with the efforts of the whole country. In the face of the sudden and serious epidemic, the vast number of medical staff are the most beautiful angels and the most lovely people in the new era. In the face of the sudden and severe epidemic, we have made overall plans and coordinated progress, with economic development steadily improving and production and living order steadily restored. In the face of the sudden and severe epidemic, China has worked hand in hand with other countries to overcome the difficulties, contributing wisdom and strength to the global fight against the epidemic, helping to save thousands of lives around the world with practical actions, and demonstrating China's sincere desire to promote the building of a community of human destiny.

Xi Jinping pointed out that youth is the hope of the country and the nation. In this fight against the epidemic, the outstanding performance of the young generation is gratifying and touching. There are no heroes who fall from the sky, only mortals who stand up. The younger generation is not afraid of hardship, difficulties, and sacrifices. They use their arms to carry the responsibilities like a mountain, showing the youthful and passionate style and the hope of the Chinese nation. Let's praise them together.

Xi Jinping stressed that in this desperate battle against the severe epidemic, the Chinese people and the Chinese nation, with their fearless spirit of daring to fight and win, have forged a great anti-epidemic spirit of supremacy of life, unity of heart, sacrifice of life and death, respect for science and a common destiny. The supremacy of life embodies the profound tradition of benevolence of the Chinese people and the people-centered value pursuit of the Chinese Communists. The unity of the whole country is a concentrated expression of the unity and strength of the Chinese people who share weal and woe. The sacrifice of life and death embodies the indomitable will of the Chinese people to overcome all difficulties and not to be overwhelmed by any difficulties. Respect for science embodies the Chinese people's practical character of seeking truth, pragmatism, pioneering and innovation. The common destiny embodies the moral responsibility of the Chinese people to work together and love peace.

Xi Jinping pointed out that in this magnificent fight against the epidemic, we have accumulated important experience and gained profound enlightenment. The great practice of the fight against the epidemic has once again proved that the incomparably strong leadership of the Communist Party of China is the most reliable backbone of the Chinese people when the storm strikes; the indomitable willpower of the Chinese people is the source of strength to overcome all difficulties and obstacles on the way forward; the remarkable advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics are the fundamental guarantee to resist risks and challenges and improve the effectiveness of national governance, it is a deep foundation to calmly deal with the stormy waves; the strong spiritual power of socialist core values and excellent Chinese traditional culture is a powerful force to unite people's hearts and gather people's strength; and the broad appeal of building a community with a shared future for mankind is the right way to deal with the common challenges of mankind and build a more prosperous and beautiful world.

Xi Jinping emphasized that at present, the world's unprecedented changes in a century are accelerating, and the domestic reform, development and stability tasks are arduous and arduous. Standing at the historical intersection of the "two centenary" goals, we must fully implement the party's basic theory, basic line, and basic strategy, adhere to the general tone of the work of seeking progress while maintaining stability, and unswervingly implement the new development concept. Build a new development pattern, coordinate the overall domestic and international situations, do a good job in the two major issues of development and security, promote the modernization of the national governance system and governance capabilities, and continue to create new prospects for the development of the party and the country. We should not relax our efforts to normalize the prevention and control of the epidemic and strive to win a comprehensive victory in the fight against the epidemic. We should do a solid job of "six stability" work, fully implement the "six protection" tasks, to ensure the completion of the decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way, the decisive fight against poverty target tasks. We should speed up the shortcomings of the governance system and consolidate the system guarantee for the safety of people's lives and health. We must uphold the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind and join hands with the international community to address increasingly serious global challenges. We should adhere to the bottom line thinking, enhance the sense of hardship, effectively prevent and resolve various risks on the way forward, unite all forces that can be united, mobilize all positive factors, and constantly win new victories in the great struggle with many new historical characteristics.

Xi Jinping finally stressed, "Heaven is healthy, and a gentleman strives for self-improvement." The reason why a nation is great is that it never gives up, does not shrink, does not stop in the face of any difficulties and risks, and perseveres in fighting for its own future and destiny. The Chinese people and the Chinese nation, who have come from the suffering and glory of more than 5000 years of civilization development, will surely move forward on the great journey of the new era. No one or any force can stop the Chinese people from achieving a better life!

At the meeting, Zhong Nanshan, winner of the "Medal of the Republic", Liu Zhengyin, National Advanced Individual in the Fight against the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic, National Outstanding Communist Party Member, Chief Physician of the Department of Infectious Medicine of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and Gui Xiaomei, National Advanced Collective in the Fight against the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic, a representative of the National Advanced Grass-roots Party Organization, and Secretary of Wuhan Qinghe Community, spoke.

Prior to the meeting, Xi Jinping and other leading comrades met with the winners of the national medal and national honorary title, advanced individuals and advanced collective representatives in the fight against the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, and took a group photo with them.

Members of the Political Bureau and Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, state councilors, president of the Supreme People's Court, procurator general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, vice chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, and members of the Central Military Commission attended the meeting.

Responsible comrades of various provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, and various departments of the party, government, and military groups of the Central Committee of the Democratic Parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and representatives of persons without party affiliation, representatives of relatives of national medals and national honorary titles, representatives of their units, and sacrifices in the fight against the new coronary pneumonia epidemic Representatives of relatives of martyrs, representatives of Hong Kong and Macao compatriots, Taiwan compatriots, overseas Chinese, returned overseas Chinese, and overseas Chinese, and family members, about 3000 people, including envoys from various countries in China, representatives of international organizations in China and representatives of international friends who have contributed to the fight against the new coronary pneumonia epidemic in China, attended the conference.