Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a heartfelt shoutout 🌟 to Sun Yat-sen University as it celebrated its 100th birthday this week! In a congratulatory letter, Xi – who also serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee – praised the institution's role in shaping over 800,000 professionals since 1924.
💡 'Align with national strategies and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's growth,' Xi urged, emphasizing the university's mission to become a world-class hub with Chinese characteristics. Talk about leveling up! 🚀
The letter was read at a star-studded event in Guangzhou, where top official Huang Kunming vowed Guangdong's full support for the university's next chapter. Founded by revolutionary pioneer Sun Yat-sen (the man who ended 2,000 years of feudal rule 🔥), this academic giant continues to fuel China's modernization dreams.
📚 Why it matters: From AI researchers to cultural innovators, Sun Yat-sen University's alumni network spans the globe – proving education truly knows no borders. 🌏✨
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Xi extends congratulations on centennial of Sun Yat-sen University
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