In a gesture honoring educators nationwide, President Xi Jinping has extended heartfelt greetings to teachers and education workers as China celebrates its 40th Teachers’ Day on Tuesday. Recognizing the pivotal role of educators in shaping the future, President Xi emphasized the nation’s long-standing tradition of respecting teachers and valuing education.
Addressing a national meeting on education held in Beijing on Monday and Tuesday, President Xi, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed his greetings on behalf of the CPC Central Committee. He stressed the importance of enhancing the welfare of teachers, highlighting measures to improve their pay packages and allowances.
“It has been a fine tradition of the Chinese nation to respect teachers and attach importance to education,” President Xi remarked. He called for efforts to safeguard the professional dignity and legitimate rights of teachers, reduce their non-teaching burdens, and elevate the social prestige of the teaching profession.
President Xi underscored specific initiatives such as increasing allowances for primary and middle school teachers based on their years of service, better implementation of cost-of-living subsidies for rural educators, and advancing reforms in the remuneration structures for college teachers.
The President’s message reflects a commitment to make teaching one of the most respected occupations in China, fostering an environment where educators are valued and supported. By investing in the well-being of teachers, the nation aims to strengthen its education system and nurture the next generation.
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