On the afternoon of September 29, CUEB held a ceremony to review and commend the support services for the Commemoration Ceremony of the 80th Anniversary for the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The ceremony aimed to summarize the experience gained from the commemorative activities, further explore their value in ideological and political education, and to transform the collective spirit developed through faculty and student participation into a driving force for CUEB’s high-quality development. The ceremony was presided over by Ouyang Qin, Deputy Party Secretary of CUEB. Among the attendees were Wu Weixing, Deputy Party Secretary and President of CUEB; Yang Kui, Standing Committee Member of CUEB Party Committee and Vice President; Mao Baizhan, Standing Committee Member of CUEB Party Committee and Secretary of Discipline Inspection Commission; and Yao Linxiu, Standing Committee Member of CUEB Party Committee and Vice President.

In his speech, President Wu, on behalf of the university, highly praised all the faculty members, staff, and students who participated in the service activities. He also outlined three requirements for further advancing the ideological and political education. First, he called for consolidating the foundation of our faith through in-depth study, so that reflection on the Commemoration Ceremony can truly take root in our minds and hearts. Second, he emphasized the need to adopt innovative methods and approaches that resonate with young people, making the education more engaging and impactful. Third, he urged everyone to internalize the spirit of this ceremony and put the spirit into practice, making the education practical and fruitful.

President Wu emphasized that this ideological and political education has brought not only a deep sense of inspiration and honor, but more importantly, a strong spiritual driving force for advancing CUEB’s high-quality development. At present, CUEB is at a crucial stage of deepening reform, enhancing its academic excellence, and striving toward the goal of advancing within the Double First-Class Initiative (First-Class University and First-Class Discipline). He called on the university community to channel the noble ideals, strong discipline, and spirit of collaboration demonstrated during the Commemoration into fulfilling CUEB’s fundamental task of cultivating virtues and promoting high-quality development. He also urged all faculty and staff to apply the pursuit of excellence to every aspect of teaching, research, administration, and service. We need to encourage innovation, embrace breakthroughs, and work together to continuously enhance CUEB’s core competitiveness and overall educational strength, so as to usher in a brighter future for CUEB.

Ouyang Qin conveyed the guiding principles and key messages from the review meetings held by central authorities and the Beijing Municipal Government.

Yang Kui announced the Decision of CUEB on Commending Outstanding Individuals for Their Contributions to the University’s Service and Support for Major National Events.

Mao Baizhan and Yao Linxiu presented certificates of honor to the student representatives who were awarded the title of “Outstanding Individuals.”

During the ceremony, Sun Lei, Director of the Cultural and Arts Department of CUEB Youth League Committee, and Zhao Xing, a 2022 undergraduate from the College of Urban Economics and Public Administration, made donations of standard uniforms for the female and male members of the choir, respectively. Additional contributions were made by Zhang Yixiang, a 2023 graduate from the School of Marxism Studies, who provided uniforms for the service volunteers, and by Shi Chenyu, a 2023 undergraduate from the School of Economics, who donated commemorative medals for the reviewed troops. Zhao Xiling, Director of the Archive Office and the School History Museum, presented donation certificates to the four contributors in return.

Hu Wen, Secretary of the Youth League Committee, and Li Hua, Deputy Secretary of the Logistics Party Committee and Director of the Office of Logistics Services, delivered summary reports on participation in the commemorative activities and on logistics support. Shi Mingqi, Manager of Catering Center in the Office of Logistics Services, spoke on behalf of the logistical staff.

During the reporting and presentation session, student and faculty representatives who participated in the service and support for the Commemoration Ceremony showcased the lessons and reflections from the ceremony through a combination of artistic performances and keynote speeches.

It is reported that CUEB will continue to carry out a variety of educational activities centered on the service and support for this major event, ensuring that this ideological and political education is conducted effectively and engagingly, reaching all faculty and students across the campus.

Also in attendance were more than 400 faculty and student representatives, including directors of functional departments, secretaries and vice secretaries of all schools, secretaries of the Youth League Committee, and counselors.

Group photo of CUEB faculty and students volunteering at the Commemoration Ceremony of the 80th Anniversary

of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War