Only by maintaining and carrying forward the style of hard struggle can we further strengthen our ideals and beliefs. * * * Socialist ideals and beliefs are party member's lofty pursuit and powerful spiritual pillar. In the revolutionary war years, it would be difficult to ignite the spark of revolution if there were no revolutionary predecessors to carry forward the hard work style of using door panels as beds and straw as quilts in Jinggangshan; On the Long March, if we don't carry forward the arduous struggle style of crossing snow mountains and grasslands and chewing grass roots and eating bark, it will be difficult for the China Revolution to turn the corner. In Yan 'an, if we don't carry forward the hard work style of self-reliance and hard struggle, it will be difficult for War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression to win. At that time, if party member didn't have the spirit of hard struggle and the courage to win, it would be difficult to realize the revolutionary ideal of overthrowing the three mountains and establishing a new socialist China. Similarly, in today's reform and opening up, we still have to rely on the spirit of hard struggle to overcome all kinds of difficulties on the road ahead, constantly enrich the connotation of hard struggle, unify our lofty ideals with practical work, and keep pace with the times.
Opening up and modernization are the cause of the people, and success can only be achieved with the extensive participation of the people. To vigorously promote various innovations, we must follow the mass line to the letter and truly "govern for the people." Respect the initiative of the masses, protect and give play to their enthusiasm, initiative and creativity. To realize this combination, we must carry forward the spirit of "eternal struggle" and push our cause forward continuously. "Forever Struggle" was the topic of Comrade Mao Zedong's speech at Yan 'an 1939 Celebrating Model Youth Conference on May 30th. He called on all * * * party member and model youth to carry out the revolution to the end, and to have the spirit of never giving up until they reach the goal.
Today, in the face of historical opportunities and challenges, we need this spirit of "eternal struggle" more. What are the opportunities? Opportunity is always the victory of challenge. Overcoming challenges is opportunity; Being overwhelmed by challenges is failure. We must overcome all kinds of challenges and not lag behind or catch up in the fierce contest of the world's comprehensive national strength, which requires us to "struggle forever" and never give up halfway. Revitalizing China is a great historical process. What we have done today is only the first step of the long March. "Never-ending struggle" is to ask the producers of * * * to become thorough materialists. The spirit of "eternal struggle" and the sense of hardship complement each other. Without a sense of urgency, there will be no foresight, and in the face of difficulties and setbacks, you will panic, fall into passivity, and even lead to career failure. For a political party, a country and a nation, the sense of hardship is a mature expression. Born in sorrow and died in happiness, this is a truth repeatedly proved by history.
We believe that in the new historical period, the combination of the Long March spirit and the spirit of the times will surely inspire the Chinese nation to achieve great rejuvenation!