Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 9th
Dear attending teachers
Hello everyone! On the occasion of the 39th Teacher's Day, on behalf of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, I extend holiday greetings and sincere wishes to you, teachers and educators across the country!
For a long time, teachers from all over the country, represented by you, have conscientiously implemented the Party's educational policy, taught and nurtured people, cultivated generations of socialist builders and successors with comprehensive development in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor, and created a large number of talented individuals who can be used and shoulder heavy responsibilities. They have made important contributions to the development of the country and the rejuvenation of the nation. A group of educators and outstanding teachers have emerged from the teacher community, who have the ideals and beliefs of having a great self and being sincere in serving the country, the moral character of being a scholar and behaving in a world like manner, the wisdom of educating students based on their aptitude, the diligent and innovative attitude of learning and practicing, the benevolent heart of loving education and being willing to contribute, the broad mindedness of the world, and the pursuit of promoting culture as a person, showcasing the unique spirit of educators in China.
On the new journey, we hope that you and all teachers across the country can take educators as role models, vigorously promote the spirit of educators, remember the original mission of educating people for the Party and talents for the country, establish the ambition and aspiration of "cultivating the education industry and strengthening the country with me", be confident, self reliant, and work hard, and make new and greater contributions to the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation.
Xi Jinping
September 9, 2023