CWU Military Training Concludes

The closing ceremony of the military training and opening ceremony for freshmen of China Women's University is held in Changping District in Beijing on September 27. [China Women's University]

The closing ceremony of the military training for freshmen of the China Women's University (CWU) was held at a military training center in Changping District in Beijing on September 27.

The event coincided with the opening ceremony of the new semester for freshmen at the university, which was presided over by Ren Cuiru, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the CWU and Secretary of the CWU's Disciplinary Committee.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the People's Republic of China and the CWU. The military training focused on the theme of "staying true to our founding mission," and it held various patriotic education activities.

At the closing ceremony, students sang patriotic songs including Me and My Motherland, Ode to the Motherland, and the Military Anthem of the People's Liberation Army to pay tribute to the motherland and the university.

The students passed by the rostrum in orderly formation with high morale and staged military training performances, demonstrating their development in military training.

Students show "中," a Chinese character that represents China in English at the closing ceremony. [China Women's University]

Wen Jun, Executive Director of the military training center, summarized the program and Guo Chunhong, Political Commissar of the military training regiment, announced the shortlist for commendation. Then, leaders of the CWU awarded the individuals and units who had outstanding performances.

Jia Runzhuo, who was named a pacesetter of the military training, made a speech on behalf of all the freshmen.

Li Mingshun,Secretary of the  Party Committee of the CWU, presented a banner of acknowledgement to the training base.

Students perform self-defense skills at the closing ceremony. [China Women's University]

Zhang Bing, an investigator from the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, spoke highly of the university's efforts in military training and national defense education, stressing that military training is a must for each college student. He encouraged the students to use the spiritual wealth and good traditions they gained during the training to contribute to the country.

On the opening ceremony of the new semester, CWU President Liu Liqun pointed out that the CWU boasts glorious traditions and revolutionary genes, and it shoulders a unique mission. It is the only state-owned women's university affiliated with the All-China Women's Federation.

The CWU was founded by the older generation of proletarian women revolutionaries and grew with the development of the People's Republic of China; since its establishment 70 years ago, a group of excellent women cadres and professionals have emerged from the CWU, Liu said, adding that they are working hard for the cause of the Party and the country in their fields, and contribute to the country.

Liu suggested the freshmen to keep their mission in mind and be loyal to their ideals, combine knowledge with practice, build a global vision, and bear in mind the school motto and inherit culture.

She also encouraged them to develop themselves in social practice and become a new generation brave enough to undertake the great task of national rejuvenation.

The freshmen take an oath to develop in an all-round way at the event. [China Women's University]

The freshmen take an oath in front of the flag of the university. [China Women's University]

A group photo of leaders, teachers and students [China Women's University]

(Source: China Women's University/Translated and edited by Women of China)