Bravely bearing the important responsibilities of the times and writing a new chapter in the humanitarian cause – General Secretary Xi Jinping sent a letter to encourage Red Cross staff, members and volunteers to strive strictly – China Military Network

Bravely bearing the important responsibilities of the times and writing a new chapter in the humanitarian cause – General Secretary Xi Jinping sent a letter to encourage Red Cross staff, members and volunteers to strive hard

Xinhua News Agency reporters Dong Boting and Fan Sixiang

During the 12th National Member Congress of the Red Cross Society in China, General Secretary Xi Jinping sent a letter to the conference, extending sincere greetings and expressing high expectations and hopes to the workers of the Red Cross, members, and volunteers across the country.

Everyone said that they must abide by the instructions of the Secretary General, remember the original mission, bravely bear the important responsibilities of the times, and write a new chapter of high-quality development of the Red Cross cause. China in the decisive struggle.

“General Secretary Xi Jinping announced in his letter that ‘the Red Cross Society of China must adhere to the overall leadership of the party,’ which indicates the direction and provides the basic foundation for the development of the cause of the China Red Cross.” Party Leadership Group, China Red Cross Society Vice President and Secretary-General Li Lidong said, “Political leadership, planning and implementation of construction and industrial work must be further strengthened the party together, adhere to political unity. effects, beneficial effects to people, and social effects, and put the party’s commitment to the development of the Red Cross cause on the new cause journey with Chinese characteristics.”

In his letter, General Secretary Xi Jinping put forward the requirement to “focus on high-quality development and deepen further reform and innovation”, which greatly encouraged Zhou Shu, executive vice president of the Association Hangzhou Red Cross, Zhejiang Province. In recent years, Hangzhou has built a digital information platform to change first aid from “accident” to “response”, leading the construction of a new emergency first aid system that is quick, precise and has extensive public participation.

“We must diligently implement the Secretary-General’s important directive, continue to promote the systematic redesign of the Red Cross cause through digital reform, and through bold exploration and use, the Red Cross work development system and equipment to build which varies according to development requirements. of the new era, and systematically improve the ability of the Red Cross to fulfill its responsibilities.” Zhou Shu said.

As a bridge and link between the party and the government in the field of humanitarianism and the general public, the Red Cross currently has 204,000 community organizations in my country, with more than 17 million members and 2.93 million active volunteers. in urban and rural communities, serving the community. masses

“Only by continuously increasing the political, progressive and mass nature, can we play the part of the ‘Red Cross around the people’. ” The next step of her work, which is to appoint the general secretary The instructions should be published quickly, widely and in depth and implemented to the Red Cross community organizations in all regions and county in the city Cross staff, members and volunteers to go deep into the ground and make steady progress in the ‘last mile’ of serving the public.” Be real.”

“Public trust is the lifeblood and lifeline of the Red Cross Society, and it is also an important commitment and a necessary condition for developing humanitarian fundraising.” China, expressed gratitude to General Secretary Xi Jinping in his letter to emphasize the “strengthening of credit building”” appears. She said that in the future she will take various actions more strictly according to laws and regulations, strengthen internal control, monitor and manage, wish for internal revolution, and ‘ to actively accept direction, so that all love and good intentions are put into action. in good time.

The purpose of the Chinese Red Cross Society is to promote the spirit of humanity, brotherhood and dedication, to protect human life and health, to uphold human dignity, and to promote the cause of peace and progress of mankind and the legal responsibility of the Red Cross Society in China.

Examining General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important guidance, Xu Lei, a rescue team member from the Hezhou Comprehensive Rescue Center in Linxia City, Gansu Province, recalled his experience fighting on the front line of the Jishishan earthquake rescue last winter. last year Improving humanitarian service capabilities is the purpose of the Red Cross and the key to achieving its mission. interpret the spirit of the Red Cross with practical actions.”

Protect human life and health, and take responsibility for human progress. In the new era, the Red Cross Society in China is increasingly important in international humanitarian affairs.

“General Secretary Xi Jinping’s request in his letter to ‘actively participate in and support international humanitarian initiatives’ is a higher requirement for the development of the Red Cross cause with Chinese characteristics in the a new era. ” Bei Xiaochao, chairman of the Chinese Red Cross The Foundation said that in response to the growing and increasingly complex humanitarian needs around the world, we will keep in mind the guidance of the Secretary General and , under the unified practice of the Chinese Red Cross Society, actively builds international construction. humanitarian aid and people’s livelihood projects, “using China’s expertise to support global humanitarian action” to develop and contribute to building a community with a shared future for humanity.”

Liu Xiaojuan, head nurse at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University and secretary-general of the China Nightingale Volunteer Nursing Service Organization, said: “We must implement the Secretary General’s enthusiasm in daily volunteer nursing services and give more to the people. Health and wellness, promote the development of people-centered health initiatives, and add wisdom and strength to build the foundation of modern Chinese-style health.”

“Party committees and governments at all levels must strengthen leadership and support for the work of the Red Cross and create a good environment and conditions for the Red Cross to fulfill its obligations according to the law.” This is a request made by the Secretary General Xi Jinping continued in his letter.

Song Mei, deputy director of the People’s Government of Xicheng District, Beijing, said: “We must implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s letter, adhere to the party’s overall leadership of the Red Cross work, and build integrate Red Cross positions. into the major party service center and the new era civilization The practice center will greatly improve humanitarian service capabilities, create an optimal policy environment, mobilize wider humanitarian resources in the jurisdiction, and ‘ helping to solve institutional problems in the development process of the Red Cross organization, and creating a good environment for the Red Cross to fulfill its obligations according to the law.”

Gather the strength of resistance and draw a new chapter.

General Secretary Xi Jinping’s fervent hopes have further strengthened the determination of Hou Dongyue, chairman of the National Red Cross Youth Network and a doctoral student at Fudan University, to continue to actively integrate young partners and advance for my Red Cross cause: “We will organize youth activities with the Red Cross life education theme. the original mission, encouraging and spreading the spirit of humanity, and contributing to the high-quality development of the cause of the Red Cross in China Contribute to youth.”

(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, 10 October)