Xi calls on teachers to be role models

Letter honors great spirit of patriotism, dedication of late professor Huang Danian

On the eve of China's 37th Teachers' Day, which falls on Friday, President Xi Jinping extended festive congratulations and sincere wishes to teachers across the country.

Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, voiced the greetings and his great expectations in a letter replying to representatives of the country's outstanding university teachers on Thursday.

Recently, the teachers wrote to Xi about their progress in teaching and scientific research, and they spoke of their determination to stay true to the education cause, serve the country and contribute to the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.