BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, on Oct. 16 sent a congratulatory letter on the 100th anniversary of the founding of Hunan University, extending congratulations to all faculty members, students, staff, and alumni.
In the letter, Xi expressed his hope that, at its new starting point, Hunan University will follow the guidance of the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, carry forward its fine revolutionary traditions, continue the academic legacy of the millennium-old Yuelu Academy, and promote the spirit of "seeking truth from facts and daring to be pioneers."
The university should elevate the quality and standards of its education, and strive to nurture more outstanding talent capable of applying their knowledge to practical affairs, so as to make new contributions to building China into an education powerhouse and advancing Chinese modernization, Xi said.
Hunan University was founded in 1926, and the Yuelu Academy is located within its campus. Over the past century, the university has remained committed to preserving its traditions while pursuing innovation, cultivating a large number of outstanding talent for the country. ■
