BEIJING, May 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For Chinese President
Xi Jinping, "family is people's first classroom, and parents are
children's first teachers." The indelible words from his mother Qi
Xin and the fine example of the incredible female Party member run
deep in Xi's outlook on life and philosophy of governance,
prompting him to solemnly honor his duties towards the nation and
the people.
Ahead of the Mother's Day that falls on May 9th this year, China Media Group (CMG) on
Saturday published a story recounting how Qi has set an exemplar
model for the Chinese president, in the general celebration to
honor motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in
society.
Over the years, Qi taught her son three important lessons of
life: pure and selfless devotion to the nation; honesty and
self-discipline; and constant commitment to putting aside personal
well-being for the good of the people.
Qi, who was born in 1924, joined the Communist Party of
China (CPC) in 1939 at the age of
15, becoming a staunch supporter of the Party's values and
beliefs.
The woman recalls two particular experience in the following
ages: she spent two years near the frontline during the Chinese
People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Another
eight years working alongside farmers in northwestern China helped her build a special bond with the
people.
The mother's experience finds resonance in the son. Similarly,
Xi put on the backpack and left home at the age of 15 to live and
work with the farmers in Liangjiahe Village of northwest
China's Shaanxi Province.
During the years in the countryside, Xi was accompanied by a
sewing bag embroidered with "mom's heart" made by Qi. The words
were meant to remind Xi of keeping true to one's original
aspiration for the country and the revolutionary cause, which are
spirits shared by both the mother and the son.
During Xi's entire upbringing, his mother often urges him to be
strict with himself, especially when he is in leadership roles.
Qi took to heart the motto to "work well, study well, and handle
everything well" in life, and also encouraged her son to follow the
same guideline.
Her words of support have greatly inspired her son to serve the
general public with the goal of achieving a good life for Chinese
families.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xj6Q69Re-8