Carrying the Red Flame Forward: Zhang Jinrun on Being a New Youth of the Times

After much hardship, this scene is achieved; all things in the world come from hardship. Those who do not seek ease achieve, and those who do not avoid difficulty advance. How far is the era from you? Closer than you think. On the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, our generation of young people are fortunate to live in the great era of reform and opening up, and fortunate to stand at a turning point unseen in a century. With technological prosperity, cultural flourishing, and urban prosperity, we are fortunate to have encountered such an era, but the era is even more fortunate to have encountered us. Recalling the past years, from the Qing government's humiliating signing of the Xin Chou Treaty to today, in China's open diplomatic negotiations, the most strongly worded statement to the US government; from the heroic spirits sacrificed in the Sino-Japanese War to today, China's Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers have sailed in our territorial waters; from certain countries imposing comprehensive technological blockades on us to today, our motherland can reach for the moon in the sky and explore the oceans. From standing up, to becoming wealthy, to becoming strong, the revival of the nation and the people is moving and inspiring. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, we have created one miracle after another. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, we have more confidence and strength than ever before. At the same time, under the brilliance of the era, I feel even more proud and honored.

I previously read this passage in the People's Daily: With home in one's heart, warmth is long; with country in one's heart, affection is deep. Achieving personal dreams and national dreams requires hundreds of millions of people to internalize, externalize, engrave, and integrate their patriotism into their hearts and minds, transforming it into the actions of each of us. With the patriotic heart of a loyal son, each person's forward steps will surely add up to national progress, and each person's created value will surely converge into the power of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Yes! There is no home without a country, and there is no New China without the Communist Party. Communists always remember the solemn oath of the "Party Membership Oath": "To strive for communism throughout their lives, to be ready at any time to sacrifice everything for the Party and the people, and never to betray the Party." To achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with the swan song of life. The Party and the people have great ambitions, daring to change the sun and the moon. Now, the historical mission of achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation rests on the shoulders of the young people of our new era, and the dreams of the young people of the new era are the strength of China. Dare to be the first to stand at the forefront of the tide, and for the sake of our motherland, we will go forward without hesitation. There are such a group of people: in the face of the sudden epidemic, countless young doctors chose to go against the current and rush to the front line of the fight against the epidemic; in the face of constant harassment from neighboring countries, young soldiers use their bodies to protect the most beautiful scenery in the world - the border of the People's Republic of China; at the moment of winning a complete victory in the battle against poverty, batches of young cadres use their youth to achieve the well-being of every individual. They inherit the fine traditions of the Party, they are the heroes of the times, and they are our role models. Even in the face of storms and mud, they never give up, with stars and seas in their eyes and flowers in their hearts. Just as Chairman Mao's poem says: "Just like young students, full of vigor and vitality; scholarly spirit, unrestrained and powerful. Pointing to the mountains and rivers, writing impassioned words, despising the powerful of the past, do you remember? When we were in the midst of the current, we fought against the waves." This is the stubbornness and courage of the young people of the new era under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. To devote one's life to realizing one's dreams and to strive for the cause of communism throughout one's life, this is perhaps the happiest thing in the world. To dedicate our efforts to our present selves, to light up the faith in our hearts, to strengthen the strength under our feet, under the leadership of the Party, we will not be lost. Looking at the future world, it is because we are changing its appearance.

For me, as a young person of the new era of the Chinese nation and a grassroots worker of Yunnan Construction Investment Group, dedication to my work and cherishing my position are my principles, the high-quality development of the group is my pursuit, and inheriting the fine traditions of the Party is my goal. Around me are many people like me, carrying their dreams, setting sail in Yunnan Construction Investment, working hard, sticking to their posts, tightening every screw, dedicating their sweat to this land of Yunnan, and using their blood to build the most beautiful China. They have forged the courage to never return until Loulan is broken, inspired the ambition to never let the Hu horses cross the Yin Mountains, and enhanced the determination to die on the battlefield without regret. They use their actions to infect and inspire. Here, we are united as one, forging ahead in difficulties and making progress in exploration.

Today, we will inherit the red torch of our ancestors; our will is the will of China.

Today, we will inherit the red torch of our ancestors; our strength is the strength of China.

Finally, I wish our dear motherland prosperity and strength, I wish the great Party to create new glories, and I wish that we can all, in the fields we love, eventually overcome the waves and sail towards the vast ocean.

[Second Engineering Department/Zhang Jinrun Editor/Hu Hengjin]