Comrades, delegates to the National Conference of Combat Heroes and the National Conference of Model Workers from Industry, Agriculture, and the Armed Forces:

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China extends its warmest congratulations to your conferences and expresses its gratitude and respect for your work.


In the struggle to defeat the enemy and in the effort to restore and develop industrial and agricultural production, you have surmounted countless hardships and demonstrated extraordinary courage, wisdom, and initiative. You are role models for the entire Chinese nation, the backbone that drives all sectors of the people’s cause forward to victory, the reliable pillar of the People’s Government, and the bridge through which the Government maintains close ties with the broad masses.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China calls upon all Party members and the people of the whole country to learn from you. At the same time, it urges you—our dear comrades, the delegates, together with all combat heroes and model workers across the nation—to continue learning in the course of battle and from the vast ranks of the people.


Only by remaining humble and never complacent, and by continuing to study tirelessly, can you continue to make outstanding contributions to the great People’s Republic of China and thereby uphold your glorious title.


It is of paramount importance that China build a powerful national defense force and a strong economic foundation. These two tasks depend on the united, concerted efforts of you, together with the commanders and soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army, as well as with workers, peasants, and other sections of the population throughout the country, working in solidarity to achieve our common goals.


As the first National Day of the People’s Republic of China draws near, your convening here assumes immense significance. We celebrate the success of your conference and look forward to your great victories in the days ahead.