Xi's Teachers' Day speech draws wide global praise

Respect for profession will lead to a better society, president says

The latest remarks by President Xi Jinping on the important role of education and teachers in shaping China's future have impressed and inspired overseas teachers.

In a speech delivered on Monday to mark China's 34th Teachers' Day, Xi reaffirmed the central importance the country has always attached to education for fostering personal growth, social progress and civilization. He called for more respect for teachers and stronger efforts to enhance education in building a modern, socialist China.