Chinese President Hu Jintao speaks at a ceremony marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC), in Beijing, capital of China, May 4, 2012. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)
BEIJING, May 4 (Xinhua) -- President Hu Jintao said Friday that the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) has proven itself to be a loyal aide and reserve force of the Communist Party of China (CPC) over the past 90 years.
Hu made the remarks while delivering a speech at a grand ceremony held at the Great Hall of the People to mark the 90th anniversary of the CYLC's founding.
The CYLC serves as a bridge linking the CPC and Chinese youth, and it remains an important social pillar for the socialist state power, according to Hu.
Hu said Chinese youth must unswervingly follow the leadership of the CPC, carry forward patriotism, walk in the forefront of the times and take an active part in the social practices of the Chinese people.
Meanwhile, he said the youth must be respected as the main body of the Chinese youth movement, urging better efforts to understand and trust the youth, and give full play to their strengths.
Other top leaders were also present at the event, including Wu Bangguo, Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin, Li Changchun, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, He Guoqiang and Zhou Yongkang.
BEIJING, May 4 (Xinhua) -- President Hu Jintao on Friday urged the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) to strengthen its grassroots organizations and serve all of the country's youth. Full story
BEIJING, May 4 (Xinhua) -- President Hu Jintao Friday spoke highly of the role the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) has played in the country over the past 90 years.
Speaking at a ceremony marking the 90th anniversary of the CYLC's founding, Hu said the country's young people have made great achievements over the course of three major periods, including China's revolutionary years, period of socialist construction period and era of opening-up and reform. Full story
