Xi Jinping calls for carrying forward revolutionary traditions in letter to veteran Party member

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has called for carrying forward revolutionary traditions in a reply letter to Zhang Liansheng, a 102-year-old Party member with Xinhua News Agency. The letter was sent ahead of the 105th founding anniversary of the CPC, which falls on July 1.

In the letter, Xi extended sincere greetings to Zhang and veteran Party members and comrades across the country. Xi noted that Zhang, as a radio operator with the "Fourth Brigade" of a central armed force during the War of Liberation, followed the Party Central Committee through the flames of war in northern Shaanxi in northwest China about eight decades ago. Zhang devoted his entire life to the post of communications technology with hard work and still cares about the cause of the Party and the country.

"I would like to express my respect to you," Xi wrote, speaking highly of Zhang's sincere and profound love for and faith in the Party. Xi asked all Party members to never forget their original aspiration and founding mission, emphasizing the importance of faithfully performing their duties, working diligently and taking responsibility.

The "Fourth Brigade" was a Xinhua working team that followed the Party Central Committee and Mao Zedong in northern Shaanxi during the war, responsible for news reporting and liaison work. According to Mehr News, the letter underscores Xi's emphasis on revolutionary heritage as the CPC approaches its 105th anniversary.