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Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 10, 2020 called on young officials to strengthen their capabilities of solving practical problems, be willing to act, and be able to deliver real outcomes.

Xi made the remarks while addressing the opening of a training session for young and middle-aged officials at the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance).

Xi stressed that officials, especially the young ones, must strengthen their political ability and other capabilities in terms of research and study, scientific decision-making, advancing in-depth reforms, emergency responses, engaging with the people, and implementing policies.

He called on them to face up to problems, be willing to act and ready to deliver good results, and tackle difficulties.

He reminded officials that the world today is undergoing substantial changes unseen in a century, with instability and uncertainty in the external environment on the rise.

Xi underscored that it is significant for young officials to be more capable in seven fields, urging them to pay paramount attention to improving their political competence to get their jobs done.

To improve political competence, young officials must maintain the correct political direction and uphold Party leadership and the Chinese socialist system.

To improve their ability to conduct investigations and research, and hone their competence in the process. He said that investigations and research should be done regularly through heeding the opinions, concerns, and aspirations of the people and learn about actual situations.

Stressing improvement in young officials' capacity in scientific decision-making, Xi asked them to hold a strategic vision and integrate the work of localities and departments into the cause of the Party and the country as a whole.

Xi also urged carrying out in-depth studies and full analyses before making a decision, as well as listening to suggestions from multiple sectors.

Young officials should improve their ability to tackle challenges in in-depth reforms, demanding efforts to deepen comprehensive reform for advancing the work of the Party and the country, especially remaining committed to the new development philosophy, promoting high-quality development, and building new development patterns.

Xi said reforms must be advanced with courage and determination, asking for combining the enthusiasm in work with the spirit of science, adopting correct methods and innovative thinking, as well as respecting people's pioneering spirit.

Xi urged young officials to improve emergency response capacity and risk awareness, and stand ready to cope with all kinds of risks and challenges and become experts in their fields.

Xi said they must improve the capability of engaging with the people and always care about the people's security and well-being, stressing the principle of "from the people, to the people."

(Source: Xinhua News Agency)

This episode is presented by Luo Laiming.