Sichuan, September 29 (Daily Kiran) : President Xi Jinping recently acknowledged Sichuan University on its 130th anniversary, emphasizing the institution’s role in national strategies. In a letter addressed to faculty and students, he congratulated them on their achievements and encouraged a commitment to serving the nation.
Xi highlighted the university’s traditions of focusing on the nation and its people, strengthening roots in western China, and nurturing talent. He expressed hope that faculty and students would advance revolutionary spirit and maximize interdisciplinary collaboration across fields such as arts, sciences, engineering, and medicine. This collaboration is essential for playing a leading role in the new era’s national strategies.
Originally established in 1896 as Sichuan Chinese-Western School, Sichuan University is the oldest institution of higher education in southwestern China. Recently, its faculty and students wrote to President Xi, sharing updates on the university’s development and achievements. They reaffirmed their commitment to serving the country through education while deepening their roots in western China.
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