From November 14th to 27th, 2022, the second phase of QMES Party course in 2022 for QMES active Party applicants and probationary Party members was conducted both online and offline. With a total of 15 sessions, the Party course covers thematic Party lectures, study and discussion, practice teaching, tests on basic knowledge and so on. In the first session of the Party course, the school specially invited Gao Shangbin, a professor of Yan’an University and China Executive Leadership Academy, Yan’an, to give a lecture entitled “The Interpretation of the Spirit of the General Secretary Xi Jinping’s Important Speech on Yan’an Revolutionary Memorial Sites”. Gao explored the profound connotation and significance of Xi Jinping’s inspection with the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Yan’an revolutionary sites, and encouraged the students to carry forward Yan’an traditions, Yan’an Style and Yan’an Spirit, grasp and implement the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress, stay confident and motivated, forge ahead with vigour, and make contributions to the realization of the second Centenary Goal.
Dai Fuping, Secretary of the QMES Party Committee, delivered the second lecture of the Party Course entitled “In-depth Study of the Spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress, and being the Outstanding Youth in the New Era”. Dai elaborated on the significance, theme and spiritual values of the 20th CPC National Congress, and suggestions on how to be the youth with solidarity and aspiration, respectively. Dai raised expectations that the active Party applicants and probationary Party members should enhance their political and Party consciousness, remain committed to the original goal, and behave in accordance with the high standards of discipline for Party members.
Beginning with the introduction to the socialist market economy, Tao Huimin conducted the Party lecture titled “Xi Jinping Economic Thoughts Contribute to the Stability and Long-term Development of China’s Economy” for Party candidates. He stressed that a series of new ideas and strategies on governance with the core of Xi Jinping’s economic thoughts were guidelines for a sound economy in the new era and valuable spiritual wealth for the Party and the country, which must be practised relentlessly and promoted continuously to foster the better and faster economic development in China.
A correct motivation for joining the Party mirrors a positive worldview, outlook on life and values of Party members. Starting with the importance of having the correct motivation for joining the Party, Yang Yongqiang gave a Party lecture entitled “To Button the First Button in Lifetime and Discuss the Motivation for Joining the Party”. He summarized several common motives for joining the Party, guided the students to cultivate correct values by comparing various examples, noted that taking the first step on the ladder of life carried the great significance of being a qualified Party member, and encouraged everyone to uphold the Party’s leadership in thought and action and strive to be a real Communist Party member.
Strict discipline is the Party’s unique political advantage and long-standing tradition. Through the lecture “Discipline of the Communist Party of China” given by Wang Tao, every Party member should realize that the Party discipline is like a high-voltage line which can not be crossed. They should always be on high alert, consciously use the Party discipline to restrain their words and deeds, consistently keep a clear mind, stick to the principles and the bottom line, and exercise the fine qualities of being loyal to the Party and obeying the Party’s command in practice.
Cheng Yin, Deputy Secretary of the QMES Party Committee, delivered a lecture titled “Learning the 20th CPC National Congress and Embarking on a New Journey” which involved the contents of all the 15 parts of the report given by General Secretary Xi Jinping and important conclusions of the report, which further deepened the students’ understanding of the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress. She encouraged all Party candidates to be firm in their ideals and convictions, equip their minds with the Party’s scientific theories, actively participate in the national scientific and technological innovation cause, and strive to be good young people of the new era who have ideals, dare to assume responsibility, and are hardworking and able to endure hardship.
Thanks to the Party course, QMES Party Committee effectively strengthened the Party education, nurtured ideals and beliefs, and enhance the sense of responsibility and Party consciousness of active Party applicants and probationary Party members. With a high degree of political and ideological consciousness, the students will forge ahead on the new journey with innovation and courage, and shoulder the glorious mission of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Text: Li Hongmei, Gao Bei
Photo: Du Xuan
Editor: Wu Sijia
Translator: Liu Yang
Review: Dai Fuping, Cheng Yin
