By studying history, we gain clarity, build confidence, cultivate virtue, and put knowledge into practice. Standing at the historical juncture of the “Two Centenaries,” we look back on our journey of struggle past and gaze forward toward the path of vigorous advancement ahead.

Tongfang Law Firm provides all its lawyers with learning opportunities in the form of micro-party classes, thereby enhancing their ideological and political awareness as well as their spirit of learning and inquiry. By establishing a long-term educational mechanism, the firm has created a new platform for self-education and self-improvement.

Taking responsibility and tackling challenges is both the duty and the value of cadres. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that we must educate and guide all Party members and cadres to keep in mind... “Matters of national importance” require us to fulfill our duties and responsibilities toward the Party and the people with a sense of responsibility that never lets us rest easy, coupled with a vigorous spirit of proactive engagement and commitment. The Two Sessions—the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference—bring together voices from across the country and pool collective strength. Over the past year, deputies to the National People’s Congress and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference have listened carefully to the people’s concerns, closely observed their conditions, pooled their wisdom, and addressed their worries, delivering exemplary performance in fulfilling their duties and demonstrating the sense of mission and responsibility of representatives and committee members in the new era. Right now, we are at a critical stage for setting the tone and gaining momentum at the start of the year. To forge ahead with determination and gather confidence and strength, and to set sail toward new goals, we must firmly uphold our commitment to serving the people and adopting a pragmatic approach. We must genuinely transform our sense of responsibility—always keeping the people’s well-being close to heart—into concrete actions that give us confidence in every task we undertake. By pursuing practical results, we will drive development forward, earn the trust of the people, and remain steadfast in our role as implementers, action-oriented practitioners, and doers who faithfully carry out the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee.

“Always keeping the people at heart” is not only a distinctive characteristic and glorious tradition of the Party, but also the proper fighting stance and spiritual outlook that Communists in the new era should uphold—a stance that embodies the fundamental principle of putting the people first. As early as the revolutionary war years, Mao Zedong urged Party members and cadres to “place every issue concerning the daily lives of the masses squarely on their agenda.” General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: “Every ‘small matter’ for the masses is a ‘cell’ that makes up the nation’s and the collective’s ‘big undertakings.’ Only when these small ‘cells’ are healthy can the larger ‘body’ remain vibrant and full of vitality. For ordinary people, every trivial little matter around them is a real and substantial ‘big issue’—some even constitute urgent or difficult matters.” These important remarks by General Secretary Xi Jinping eloquently articulate our Party’s unchanging value pursuit and remind us that “always keeping the people at heart” means always holding the people in the highest regard, staying closely connected with them at all times, and striving tirelessly for their interests.

Today, the world is undergoing a major shift unseen in a century, and global development is marked by significantly heightened instability and uncertainty. China’s economy possesses tremendous resilience and untapped potential. We are fully equipped—both in terms of foundations, conditions, and capabilities—to achieve new great victories. However, we must also recognize the complex environment we face in our development. Further boosting economic recovery and improvement will require us to overcome numerous difficulties and challenges. Moreover, there remains a gap between people’s aspirations for a better life and the realities on the ground. This calls upon us to strengthen our sense of vigilance and awareness of potential risks. We must not only harbor a deep-seated concern for the people—a spirit of constant worry and care—but also develop the competence and capability to feel confident and prepared in all matters. We should adopt a systematic approach to plan and advance our work in depth, persistently rely on reform to tackle problems encountered along the way, and truly take addressing the practical issues that matter most to the masses as the key breakthrough and entry point for opening up new avenues of progress.

How can we transform the sense of responsibility—“being deeply concerned and unable to let go”—into proactive, confident action? The key lies in our ability to seize opportunities with a spirit of practical action. First, we must “enter with our hearts.” Throughout its revolutionary endeavors, construction efforts, and reform initiatives, our Party has always been committed to pursuing the interests of the people and enabling them to lead better lives. As General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized, the entire Party must firmly keep in mind the fundamental question of what the Communist Party of China is and what it aims to do; we must grasp the general trend of historical development, uphold our ideals and convictions, remain true to our original aspirations and mission, and always remain modest and prudent, avoid arrogance and impatience, and persevere in hard work. We must not be intimidated by any risks and must not be misled by any distractions. We must deeply engrave the value of benefiting the people in our hearts and firmly root it in our minds. Second, we must “engage with our bodies.” To have a clear understanding of important situations, critical contradictions, and the expectations of the masses, we must conduct thorough investigations and studies. We must not only clearly identify the problems that reform seeks to address but also be adept at drawing solutions from the grassroots level and among the people themselves. Only then can we come up with measures and initiatives that are both well-founded and grounded in reality. Third, we must strive for “practicality.” “The Way does not consist of empty talk; learning seeks real results.” As Party members, cadres—and especially leading cadres—we must enhance our ability to discern issues, our capacity for strategic thinking, our sensitivity to the sentiments of the people, and our stamina for going to the grassroots level. We must grasp the inherent connections among things, follow the trends of development, and combine subjective insights with objective realities. Only in this way can our ideas, plans, and proposals conform to objective laws and reflect the spirit of science.

Action tests political capability; action embodies a sense of responsibility and commitment. In this new era and on this new journey, the grander our goals and the more daunting our missions, the more crucial it becomes for Party members and cadres to keep the “big picture of the nation” firmly in mind and transform their constant sense of concern into the proactive drive to tackle every task with confidence and competence. This calls not only for unwavering determination to keep striving relentlessly toward lofty goals but also for taking decisive, hands-on action—starting with the tasks at hand, tackling today’s challenges head-on, zeroing in on problems, and pursuing solutions with meticulous precision and painstaking attention to detail. It demands the tenacity to leave an indelible mark, much like leaving footprints on stone, and the perseverance to see things through to successful completion, day after day. Only by doing so can we continuously create new achievements and open up new horizons that are uniquely suited to our era.