Xi's letter uplifts nation's young people

China's progress in advancing youth development is uplifting and heartening, said Chinese young people who attended a plenary session of the All-China Youth Federation and a congress of the All-China Students' Federation, which opened in Beijing on Wednesday and concluded on Thursday.

The representatives said they are deeply inspired by the congratulatory letter sent by President Xi Jinping to the opening of the gatherings, and will keep showing the nation and the world the vigorous and upward spirit of the new generation of Chinese youth.

In the letter, Xi called on young people to maintain firm ideals and convictions, foster a sense of responsibility to the country and shoulder their historic mission.