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Xi encourages Red Cross Society of China to enhance humanitarian services

Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) to focus on high-quality development and further improve its capability in providing humanitarian services.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a letter to the humanitarian organization on the occasion of its 12th general congress, which opened in Beijing on Wednesday (Oct. 10).

In his letter, Xi extended his warm regards to all workers, members and volunteers of the Red Cross societies in the country, and expressed his expectations for their future endeavors.

Hailing the RCSC as a bridge and a bond linking the Party and the government with the people in the humanitarian field, Xi called on the organization to deepen reform and innovation, enhance its credibility, and actively engage in and support international humanitarian causes.

He urged the organization to make even greater contributions to advancing the cause of building China into a great modern socialist country and achieving national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization.

Xi called on all workers, members and volunteers of the Red Cross societies in China to stay true to their original aspirations and strive for a new chapter in high-quality development of the Red Cross cause.

Xi's letter was read out at the opening ceremony of the general congress, during which 32 groups and 10 individuals received awards for their outstanding performances.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attended the ceremony and met with the delegates to the event.

At the ceremony, Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong highlighted the RCSC's achievements since its 11th general congress in 2019, calling on the RCSC to help the Party and the government ensure that the basic needs of the people are met, while also strengthening international exchanges and cooperation.

Founded in 1904, the Red Cross Society of China is the oldest humanitarian organization in the country.

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