Retired officials told to stay true to mission

President Xi Jinping on Monday called on retired officials to keep making positive contributions to the realization of the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remark when meeting with representatives attending a national conference honoring outstanding units and individuals from the ranks of retired government and military officials at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Xi shook hands with attendees, chatted with them and joined in a group photo. Xi expressed the hope that the retirees would cherish their glorious past and maintain their true political character. A total of 150 model units and 450 individual retired model officials from across the country were honored.

Chen Xi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, urged the retired officials to study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.

Chen said the deeds of the honorees set an example for more Party members and officials to remain true to the CPC's founding mission and secure more achievements.