The Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Communist Youth League of China (CYL) was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the morning of May 10. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the conference and delivered an important speech.

General Secretary Xi reviewed the century-long journey of youth in which the CYL has unwaveringly followed the CPC, fully recognized the remarkable contributions to achieving the great rejuvenation of China that the CYL has united and led generations of League members to make under the leadership of the CPC, expounded historical experience in work concerning the CYL and youths, expressed his ardent expectations for contemporary youths, and set forth clear requirements for CYL-related work in the new era. His important speech shows the CPC Central Committee's great care and concern for the young generation and the cause of the CYL.

"The CYL must uphold the leadership of the CPC." SIG's League members and those sticking to the frontline watched the conference through the Internet and on TV, listening to the important speech of General Secretary Xi Jinping. His ardent expectations and earnest instruction were warmly received by the League members.

League members sticking to the frontline study the important speech of General Secretary Xi Jinping

League members in offices study the important speech of General Secretary Xi Jinping online

League branches hold online organization meetings to study the important speech of General Secretary Xi Jinping

Wang Xinwei, Secretary of the CYL SIG Committee:

For thousands of years, the youth has always been a strong driver for China to forge ahead bravely and stand rock-firm among all nations in the world! Over the past century, with its original aspiration and founding mission in mind, the CYL has unwaveringly followed the Party and striven for the Party and the people. At the junction where the timeframes of the two centenary goals converge, as a Chinese youth and a League cadre, I should keep the General Secretary's instruction in mind, cultivate talents for the Party, and guide League members in staying royal to the Party; I should take on responsibilities and perform my duties consciously, motivate League members to work hard, and demonstrate my splendor during making achievements; I should show great concern for League members, be their friend instead of their superior and seek more benefits for them than for myself; I should revolutionize myself bravely, discipline myself with perseverance in reform and innovation and strict and pragmatic style, behave honestly, work in a down-to-earth manner, be responsible and devoted on my post, realize my value and contribute my strengths during working and leading League members forward. In the tough battle against the epidemic in Shanghai, SIG's League members have stood out and charged ahead, demonstrating the due courage, edge and vitality of youths in the new era during working in the frontline and providing volunteer services in communities. At the next stage, the CYL SIG Committee will stay focused on studying, publicizing and implementing the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress, unite and lead League members to unwaveringly follow the Party and forge into a new journey, and meet the congress by action.

Zhu Jingchen, Vice Secretary of the CYL SIG Committee and Secretary of the General League Branch of Shanghai State-Owned Assets Management Co., Ltd.:

After watching the Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the CYL live, I have some experience:
First, upholding the Party's leadership, sticking to ideals and beliefs
The CYL has built the foundation of upholding the Party's leadership in the century-long journey. As a League cadre, I should bring League members together under the Party's flag of ideals and beliefs.
Second, taking on responsibilities and performing my duties consciously, revolutionizing myself bravely
I should have a strong sense of responsibility, serve as a pioneer and keep in mind the utmost interests of the nation; I should revolutionize myself bravely, keep pace with the times, the development of youths, practices and innovations, keep maintaining and strengthening the political consciousness, advanced nature and orientation towards the people, and promote the reforms and development of mass organizations.
Third, showing great concern for League members, serving as a bridge
With a focus on serving League members, I should honestly convey the voices of League members to the Party while fully delivering the warmth of the Party to League members; I should do practical things and solve problems for League members by all means, put myself in their shoes and provide tangible support. As the epidemic situation of Shanghai remains grim, as a Party and League member, I should stick to the general principle of "eliminating COVID-19 cases dynamically", devote myself to volunteer services against the epidemic, and forge ahead to meet the 20th CPC Congress by action.

Fan Qing, Vice Secretary of the CYL SIG Committee and Secretary of the League Branch of SIG's Headquarters:

Over the past century, under the leadership of the CPC, the CYL has unwaveringly followed the Party, united and led League members and youths to advance one after another and strive to be pioneers, so as to open a brilliant page for Chinese youth movements. As a League member, I am honored and proud to live in this flourishing age. In the new era and at a new starting point, I will keep General Secretary Xi Jinping's earnest instruction in mind as a new youth in the new era, set lofty goals, and firm up Marxist ideals and beliefs; will study hard and sharpen my skills in practices; will work hard and perform my original mission in the frontline; and will uphold morality, do good turns and strictly perform the obligations of League members. Particularly, in the current epidemic prevention and control, I will devote myself to frontline volunteer services against the epidemic while doing my duty, to contribute to the battle for the defense of Shanghai. As a League cadre, I will foster a sense of responsibility and a pragmatic attitude in work, behave honestly, work in a down-to-earth manner, endeavor to improve my ability to do League work and serve League members, and strive to be an upright person devoted to public interests.

Gao Jie, Member of the CYL SIG Committee and Secretary of the General League Branch of SIG Asset Management Co., Ltd.:

2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the CYL. Over the past century, numberless Chinese youths with ideals and beliefs have devoted themselves to great struggles, projects, causes and dreams under the leadership of the Party, fighting hard for the great rejuvenation of China. The fate of youths is closely linked to the times. We are fortunate to have witnessed the times and been part of it. The youth is an inexhaustible and strong driver for the great rejuvenation of China. We should keep improving our capabilities, observe the society with keen sights, think about life with a sober mind and create the future with wisdom. As a League cadre, I should keep leveraging the linking role of the CYL, arm League members with the scientific theories of the Party, focus on serving League members, and make the CYL an advanced organization that always follows the Party in the forefront of the times.

Jing Aitong, Member of the CYL SIG Committee and Secretary of the General League Branch of Shanghai SITICO Assets Management Co., Ltd.:

After watching the Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the CYL live and listening to the important speech of General Secretary Xi Jinping, I keenly feel that the CYL has been through hardships, twists and turns over the past century, forging ahead against all odds in the footsteps of the Party. As aspiring youths in the new era, we should take on the mission of youth, stay true to our original aspiration, be strict with ourselves, demonstrate the nature of the times and advanced nature of contemporary youths, never let League badges on our chests fade, follow the examples of revolutionaries and role models, enhance our sense of honor and responsibility, deepen our understanding of revolutionary spirit, carry forward revolutionary traditions, take on new missions and make new achievements in the new era.

Zhao Yaxi, Secretary of the League Branch of Sailing Capital:

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the CYL. At the Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the CYL, General Secretary Xi Jinping expressed ardent expectations and showed great concern for the youth, pointing a clear direction for the youth in the new era. As Secretary of the League Branch and Member of the Party Branch of Sailing Capital, I will keep studying and implementing the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech, drive League building by Party building, carry out League building more innovatively, and bring all League members closer to Party organizations. Just as General Secretary Xi Jinping cited Chairman Mao's inscription in 1937 saying the youth should inherit the Yan'an spirit and sustain revolutionary traditions. The way ahead will not be smooth, but we will carry forward the indomitable spirit of revolutionary martyrs, surmount all obstacles, fear no hardships, dangers or barriers, and will not stop until we achieve our goals. Li Dazhao said, "The youth is the soul of a nation". As the young generation, we feel the heavy responsibility and mission on our shoulders, and know we need to stay united to protect the prosperity of our country. We will live up to the ardent expectations of forefathers, and make unremitting efforts to achieve the second centenary goal and the great rejuvenation of China!

Huang Xian, Member of the CYL SIG Committee and Secretary of the League Branch of GP Capital:

The new era is an era for dream chasers and the youth to fulfill their dreams. General Secretary Xi Jinping expressed ardent expectations and set forth requirements for the youth at the celebration, pointing a clear direction for youth work in the new era. Due to restrictions of my own work and objective conditions, I am still far away from meeting the requirements of the General Secretary. Facing the new situation and new requirements in the new period, as a League cadre, I am enlightened by General Secretary Xi Jinping's speech that pointed a clear direction for our League work: with the youth as the starting point and ultimate goal of all our work, we should give play to the role of League members as fresh forces, fully mobilize them, encourage them to grow in hardships and make achievements in practices, and keep motivating them to make new contributions to building a socialist modern country and achieving the great rejuvenation of China. As a youth in the new era, I am fortunate, proud and happy to witness this great moment. In the future, I will go with the times and fly my dream of youth to demonstrate the responsibility of youths in the new era. Happy the 100th anniversary of the CYL and wish our country greater prosperity over the next decade!

Shen Bohan, Member of the CYL SIG Committee and Secretary of the Second League Branch of Shanghai State-Owned Assets Management Co., Ltd.:

Since its founding, the CPC has taken youth work as its important work, founded and led the CYL, and created the centurial glory of Chinese youth movements. After watching the Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the CYL, I keenly feel the everlasting spiritual power of the CYL that has been through hardships over the century. I will unwaveringly follow the CPC, and answer the call of the Party and the people. Strong youths lead to a powerful country. Since its founding, the CYL has led youths in striving for the Party and the people, and generations of youths have displayed their splendor in the prosperous development of their country. The CYL must uphold the leadership of the CPC. Striving is the most distinct feature of youth. As the secretary of a grass-roots League branch, I will continue to serve, mobilize and organize League members to advance work effectively; as an investment specialist, I will make unremitting efforts to achieve the great rejuvenation of China.

Wang Jiacheng, an officer at the CYL SIG Committee:

A nation will prosper only when its young people thrive. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the CYL, General Secretary Xi Jinping expressed his ardent expectations and set forth clear requirements for League organizations, League cadres and contemporary youths, which were inspiring. As a League cadre, I keenly feel the concern and expectations of the Party and the country for youths. In the future, I will strengthen ties with youths, serve their demand, take on heavy responsibilities consciously, live up to youth and the mission, go where there are difficulties and I am needed, grow amid the reform and development of SIG and the great rejuvenation of the nation, demonstrate the due edge and responsibility of the young generation, and contribute the power of youth to the great rejuvenation of China!