Xi Jinping, on behalf of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission, sent a congratulatory message to the successful completion of the Chang'e-6 lunar exploration mission.
Beijing, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, sent a congratulatory message on behalf of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission to congratulate the successful completion of the Chang'e-6 lunar exploration mission. The full text of the message is as follows:
To all the comrades in the Chang'e-6 lunar exploration mission command center and participating in the mission:
I am pleased to hear that the Chang'e-6 lunar exploration mission has achieved complete success. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission, I would like to extend my warm congratulations and sincere greetings to you!
Chang'e-6 achieved the first return of samples from the far side of the moon in human history, which is another landmark achievement in my country's efforts to build a space power and a scientific and technological power. Over the past 20 years, all comrades involved in the development and construction of the lunar exploration project have carried forward the spirit of lunar exploration, bravely climbed the peak of science and technology, achieved major achievements that have attracted worldwide attention, and embarked on a path of high-quality and high-efficiency lunar exploration. The motherland and the people will always remember your outstanding contributions!
I hope that you will seize the opportunity, carefully carry out scientific research on lunar samples, continue to implement major aerospace projects such as deep space exploration, strengthen international exchanges and cooperation, and move forward courageously toward the goal of becoming a space power. Make new contributions to exploring the mysteries of the universe and enhancing human welfare, and make new contributions to comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization!