The Party's great spirit will forever be the Party's and the nation's precious spiritual wealth※

Xi Jinping

One

　　Realizing the Chinese Dream requires promoting the Chinese spirit. This is the national spirit with patriotism as its core, and the spirit of the times with reform and innovation as its core. This spirit is the soul of national rejuvenation and strengthening, the soul that unites hearts and minds. Patriotism has always been the spiritual force that strongly unites the Chinese nation, and reform and innovation has always been the spiritual force that spurs us to keep pace with the times in reform and opening up. All the people of all ethnic groups in the country must uphold the great national spirit and the spirit of the times, continuously enhance the spiritual bond of unity and the spiritual motivation of self-reliance and perseverance, and forever move forward with vigor and vitality.

　　(Speech at the First Session of the Twelfth National People's Congress on March 17, 2013)

Two

　　As soon as I arrived here, I was reminded of the glorious years of the revolutionary war. On this red land of Yimeng, countless heroic sons and daughters were born, and the deeds of the Six Sisters of Yimeng, the Yimeng Mother, and the Yimeng Red Army wives are very touching. The Yimeng spirit, like the Yan'an spirit, the Jinggangshan spirit, and the Xibaipo spirit, is a precious spiritual wealth of the Party and the state, and should be carried forward continuously in conjunction with new times.

　　(Speech during an inspection tour in Shandong from November 24 to 28, 2013)

Three

　　Comrade Jiao Yulu was a good servant of the people, a model county Party secretary, and a model for the whole Party. The spirit of Jiao Yulu, which embodies loving the people, hard work, scientific and pragmatic approach, meeting challenges head-on, and selfless dedication, was, is, and will continue to be a precious spiritual wealth of our Party, and will never become outdated. Life is limited, and the process of forming the lofty spirit of many heroic and model figures is also limited, but it has formed a precious spiritual wealth, an eternal moment. The spirit of Jiao Yulu coexists with the Jinggangshan spirit, the Yan'an spirit, the Lei Feng spirit, and the Red Flag Canal spirit. Any nation needs such a spirit to constitute its strong spiritual strength, and such a spirit will never become outdated no matter how far the times develop.

　　(Speech at the enlarged meeting of the Standing Committee of the Lankao County Committee of Henan Province on March 18, 2014)

Four

　　Yan'an is a revolutionary holy land. The Yan'an period was a period when the Chinese revolutionary cause led by our Party went from low tide to high tide and achieved a historical turning point. The fine traditions and styles left by the older generation of revolutionaries and the older generation of communists during the Yan'an period, and the Yan'an spirit, which mainly consists of a firm and correct political direction, a thought line of emancipating the mind and seeking truth from facts, the fundamental purpose of wholeheartedly serving the people, and the entrepreneurial spirit of self-reliance and hard work, are precious spiritual wealth of our Party. During my time living in Yanchuan, I had a personal understanding of the Yan'an spirit. Every time I went to Yan'an, my heart was filled with respect and excitement. This time back to Yan'an, I was still deeply educated. Today, the Party's comprehensive and strict governance must continue to draw strength from the Yan'an spirit.

　　(Speech at the end of an inspection tour in Shaanxi on February 15, 2015)

Five

　　The Zunyi Conference, as an important meeting of great turning point significance in the history of our Party, has left valuable experience and important enlightenment in terms of combining the basic principles of Marxism with the specific realities of China, adhering to an independent path, a firm and correct political line and policy strategies, and building a strong and mature central leadership collective. We must make good use of the historical experience of the Zunyi Conference and let the spirit of the Zunyi Conference shine forever.

　　(Speech during a survey in Guizhou from June 16 to 18, 2015)

Six

　　Jinggangshan is the cradle of the Chinese revolution. The great practice of the Jinggangshan struggle is of key significance to the exploration and choice of the path of the Chinese revolution and to the growth of the Communist Party of China and the People's Army. The most precious wealth left to us from the Jinggangshan period is the Jinggangshan spirit that transcends time and space. The most important aspects of the Jinggangshan spirit are firm belief, hard work, seeking truth from facts, daring to blaze new trails, relying on the masses, and daring to win victory. Comrade Mao Zedong, Comrade Deng Xiaoping, Comrade Jiang Zemin, and Comrade Hu Jintao have all made clear demands on carrying forward the Jinggangshan spirit. Today, we must, in conjunction with the new times, allow the Jinggangshan spirit to radiate a new light of the times.

　　(Speech at the end of an inspection tour in Jiangxi on February 3, 2016)

Seven

　　In strengthening the building of the cadre's work style, Heilongjiang has many favorable conditions. The spirit of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army, the spirit of the North Great Wilderness, the Daqing spirit, and the Iron Man spirit have inspired generations. Today, we must still use these spirits to educate the vast number of Party members and cadres, guide them to carry forward fine traditions, and take the lead in promoting positive social trends throughout society.

　　(Speech at the end of an inspection tour in Heilongjiang on May 25, 2016)

Eight

　　The Long March, a great feat in human history, has left us with the most precious spiritual wealth, which is the great Long March spirit forged by the Communists and Red Army soldiers with their lives and blood.

　　The great Long March spirit is the spirit of regarding the fundamental interests of the entire people and the Chinese nation as above all else, upholding the ideals and beliefs of the revolution, and believing that the just cause will surely triumph; it is the spirit of saving the country and the people, not fearing any difficulties and obstacles, and not sparing any sacrifice; it is the spirit of adhering to independence and self-reliance, seeking truth from facts, and proceeding from reality; it is the spirit of upholding the overall situation, strictly observing discipline, and maintaining close unity; it is the spirit of relying closely on the people, sharing weal and woe with the people, and working hard together.

　　The great Long March spirit is a vivid reflection of the revolutionary style of the Chinese Communists and the People's Army under their leadership, a concentrated demonstration of the indomitable national character of the Chinese nation, and the highest embodiment of the national spirit with patriotism as its core.

　　A nation without spirit will not stand, and a country without spirit will not be strong. Spirit is the soul on which a nation depends for its long-term survival. Only when a nation reaches a certain height spiritually can it stand firm and forge ahead in the torrent of history. The great Long March spirit, as an important part of the red genes and spiritual genealogy of the Chinese Communists, has been deeply integrated into the blood and soul of the Chinese nation, becoming the rich nourishment of socialist core values, and becoming a powerful spiritual force that encourages and inspires the Chinese people to overcome difficulties and move from victory to victory.

　　(Speech at the Commemorative Meeting of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Long March on October 21, 2016)

Nine

　　Since the launch of the space lab flight mission, we have adhered to self-reliance and independent innovation, breaking through a large number of core and key technologies, and for the first time realizing the mid-term on-orbit stay of our astronauts, laying a solid foundation for building a strong aerospace nation. We respect and actively mobilize the creative spirit of a large number of aerospace science and technology workers, and have trained and cultivated a high-quality team of talents, especially young talents, who are able to stand at the forefront of world aerospace science and technology and are courageous in pioneering and innovating. We attach importance to carrying forward fine traditions, carrying forward the spirit of manned spaceflight that is particularly able to endure hardship, particularly able to fight, particularly able to overcome difficulties, and particularly able to dedicate, demonstrating firm confidence in the path, theory, system, and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and adding strong spiritual strength to upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics.

　　(Remarks made on December 20, 2016, when meeting with representatives of astronauts and participants in the Tiangong-2 and Shenzhou-11 manned flight missions)

Ten

　　I am deeply moved and educated by coming here. Every period of revolutionary history of our Party is a vivid textbook of ideals and beliefs. All Party comrades must remain true to our original aspiration and continue to forge ahead, always remember the revolutionary predecessors who sacrificed their lives for national independence and people's liberation, always maintain the fighting spirit of the Chinese Communists, always maintain a childlike heart for the people, and strive to create a better and happier life for the people.

　　(Remarks made during an inspection tour in Shanxi from June 21 to 23, 2017)

Eleven

　　For 55 years, the builders of the Saihanba Forest Farm in Hebei have heeded the Party's call, working hard and making selfless contributions on the desert land where "the sun is obscured by sand, and birds have no trees to roost," creating a human miracle of transforming wasteland into a sea of forests, and using practical actions to interpret the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, forging the Saihanba spirit of remembering the mission, working hard, and pursuing green development. Their deeds are deeply moving and are a vivid example of promoting ecological civilization construction.

　　(Important instructions made in 2017 on the touching deeds of the builders of the Saihanba Forest Farm in Hebei)

Twelve

　　From the moment the memorial hall was founded, I have been thinking about coming to see it after its completion, and today I have fulfilled my wish, and I am indeed deeply educated and encouraged. During my work in Zhejiang, I once summarized the "Red Boat Spirit" as the pioneering spirit of breaking new ground and daring to be the first, the fighting spirit of firm ideals and unyielding perseverance, and the dedication spirit of serving the public and being loyal to the people. We should vigorously promote the "Red Boat Spirit" in combination with the characteristics of the times.

　　(Remarks made on October 31, 2017, when visiting the site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai and the Red Boat in Nanhu, Jiaxing, Zhejiang)

Thirteen

　　Wang Jie's "three no's"—not reaching out for honors, not reaching out for treatment, and not reaching out for material things—are a mirror that all Communist Party members should look at. The spirit of fearing neither hardship nor death is a vivid portrayal of courage and determination, and should become the motto of revolutionary soldiers. The spirit of Wang Jie was, is, and will always be our precious spiritual wealth. We should learn and practice the spirit of Wang Jie, and let the spirit of Wang Jie shine with new brilliance in the new era.

　　(Remarks made on December 13, 2017, during an inspection of the 71st Army)

Fourteen

　　Special economic zones should become experimental platforms for reform and opening up. Establishing special economic zones is an important methodology for China's reform and opening up, and it is an effective method for promoting reform and opening up that has been tested in practice. Going first and trying first is an important responsibility of special economic zones, with the aim of exploring the paths and forms of implementing reform and opening up, and paving the way for national reform and opening up. Only by daring to take paths that others have not taken can we reap different rewards. Special economic zones should bravely shoulder their historical responsibilities, adapt to new changes in the domestic and international situation, meet new national development requirements, respond to new expectations of the people, carry forward the special economic zone spirit of daring to try, daring to be the first, and working diligently, always standing at the forefront of reform and opening up, taking the lead and boldly exploring in various aspects of institutional and mechanism reform, and providing more replicable and generalizable experiences for the whole country.

　　(Remarks made at the 30th anniversary celebration of Hainan's establishment as a province and special economic zone on April 13, 2018)

Fifteen

　　Lei Feng is a model of the times, and the spirit of Lei Feng is eternal. The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation requires more role models of the times. We should learn both the spirit and the deeds of Lei Feng, transforming lofty ideals and moral pursuits into concrete actions, reflecting them in ordinary work and life, making our due contributions, and passing on the spirit of Lei Feng from generation to generation.

　　(Remarks made during an inspection tour of the three northeastern provinces and a symposium on deepening the revitalization of the Northeast from September 25 to 28, 2018)

Sixteen

　　Chongqing is a land of heroes, with a glorious revolutionary tradition. Comrade Mao Zedong conducted the Chongqing negotiations here, which decided the future and destiny of China; Comrade Zhou Enlai led the Central South Bureau of the Communist Party of China in conducting resolute struggles against reactionary forces here; and Comrade Deng Xiaoping led the Central South Bureau of the Communist Party of China in carrying out a large amount of pioneering work here. Chongqing has produced a large number of upright and noble Communist Party members, such as Zhao Shiyan, who had firm beliefs and were not afraid of sacrifice; Wang Liang, who was brave and valiant and repeatedly made meritorious contributions; Jiang Zhuyun, Wang Pu, and Chen Ran, who were steadfast and unyielding and never betrayed the Party; and Qiu Shaoyun, a combat hero who strictly observed discipline and was brave enough to sacrifice, etc. During the Liberation War, many Chinese Communists imprisoned in the Zhazidong and Baigong prisons withstood all kinds of torture and remained unyielding and unyielding, sacrificing their precious lives for the cause of liberation of the Chinese people, and condensing into the "Red Rock Spirit." Chongqing should use these red resources to educate and guide the vast number of Party members and cadres to strengthen their ideals and beliefs, cultivate a righteous spirit, enhance their "four consciousnesses," strengthen their "four confidences," and achieve "two safeguards," always maintaining high consistency with the Party Central Committee in political stance, political direction, political principles, and political path.

　　(Remarks made at the end of an inspection tour in Chongqing on April 17, 2019)

Seventeen

　　The May Fourth Movement raised the great banner of patriotism with the strength of the whole nation. The May Fourth Movement gave birth to the great May Fourth spirit, which mainly consists of patriotism, progress, democracy, and science, with patriotism as its core. Patriotism is the core of our national spirit and the spiritual bond that unites and strengthens the Chinese nation. During the May Fourth Movement, in the face of the life-or-death survival of the nation, a group of patriotic youths stepped forward, and the people of the whole country rose up in resistance, vowing that "the territory cannot be lost, and the people cannot bow their heads," playing a heroic song of patriotism that will last forever.

　　History has profoundly shown that patriotism has always flowed in the blood of the Chinese nation, it cannot be removed, broken, or destroyed. It is a powerful spiritual force for the Chinese people and the Chinese nation to maintain national independence and dignity. As long as we uphold the great banner of patriotism, the Chinese people and the Chinese nation will be able to unleash earth-shattering historical power in their struggle to transform China and the world!