Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended warm greetings to educators nationwide ahead of Teacher's Day on September 10, emphasizing the critical role of teachers in shaping China's future generations. In a personal reply to eight rural teachers, Xi underscored the need to cultivate youth with "strong moral values, intellectual ability, physical health, aesthetic sensibility, and work skills" to support socialist modernization.
Holistic Education for National Progress
Xi's message highlighted the five-pillar approach to education reform, urging teachers to "improve teaching skills while maintaining political integrity." The letter comes as China intensifies efforts to bridge urban-rural education gaps, with rural schools receiving increased funding and technological support since 2022.
Teacher's Day in Context
Established in 1985, China's Teacher's Day recognizes educators' contributions to national development. This year's observance follows significant education policy updates, including revised curriculum standards emphasizing practical skills and ideological education.
