In a heartfelt message, Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his congratulations to Sun Yat-sen University on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. The milestone celebration, held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, was marked by a special gathering where Xi’s letter was read aloud to honor the institution's legacy.
Xi Jinping, who also serves as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, addressed the university’s faculty, students, and alumni both domestically and internationally. He emphasized the importance of aligning the university’s development with major national strategies and the evolving needs of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Highlighting the university’s pivotal role, Xi urged Sun Yat-sen University to strive towards becoming a world-class institution with Chinese characteristics. He underscored the university’s potential to significantly contribute to the advancement of Chinese modernization through academic excellence and innovative research.
The commemorative event also featured remarks from Huang Kunming, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee. Huang affirmed Guangdong’s full support for Sun Yat-sen University’s initiatives aimed at making new contributions to society and the nation.
Founded in 1924 by Sun Yat-sen, a key figure in China’s democratic revolution, Sun Yat-sen University has a storied history of nurturing over 800,000 professionals across various fields. The institution remains a cornerstone of higher education in China, continuing to honor Sun Yat-sen’s legacy by fostering innovation and academic excellence.
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Xi extends congratulations on centennial of Sun Yat-sen University
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