4. Medal and titles notice

CPC Central Committee General Office issues "Notice"

Carry out the nomination and selection work for national medals and national honorary titles

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 13 – Recently, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China issued the "Notice on the Nomination and Selection of National Medals and National Honorary Titles" (hereinafter referred to as the "Notice"). The "Notice" pointed out that the Party Central Committee decided to carry out the selection and award of national medals and national honorary titles on the occasion of celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and solemnly commend a group of meritorious model figures who have made outstanding contributions to the construction and development of the People's Republic of China.

The "Notice" clarifies the overall requirements for the nomination and selection work. We must adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, deeply understand the decisive significance of the "two establishments", strengthen the "four consciousnesses", strengthen the "four self-confidences", achieve "two safeguards", and pass the highest standards To commend the meritorious model figures who have made outstanding contributions to the construction and development of the People's Republic of China, to promote the national spirit and the spirit of the times, to stimulate the enthusiasm of people of all ethnic groups in the country to build a prosperous, democratic, civilized, harmonious and beautiful modern socialist country, and to promote the whole society to think of talents and think alike. Advocate heroes, strive to be pioneers, and make new and greater contributions to comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization.

The "Notice" clarifies the scope and conditions of nominations. Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the construction and development of the People's Republic of China can be nominated, and deceased individuals who meet the requirements can be awarded posthumously. Nominees for the "Medal of the Republic" should be outstanding individuals who have made great contributions, established outstanding merits, have high moral character and are recognized by the masses in the construction and development of the People's Republic of China, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Nominees for the "Medal of Friendship" should be foreigners who have made outstanding contributions to my country's socialist modernization drive, promoted exchanges and cooperation between China and foreign countries, and safeguarded world peace, have long-term friendship with China, and have a good reputation. Nominees for national honorary titles should be those who have made significant contributions, enjoyed high reputations, and have good moral character in various fields and industries such as economy, society, national defense, diplomacy, education, science and technology, culture, health, sports, etc., especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Noble, outstanding person recognized by the masses.

The "Notice" clarifies the nomination and selection procedures and work requirements. It is necessary to strengthen organizational leadership and make careful arrangements. Party committees (party groups) in all regions and departments must effectively assume their responsibilities, organize and implement them carefully, and do relevant work with a high sense of political responsibility. It is necessary to grasp the correct direction and ensure that the nominees are advanced, representative and contemporary. It is necessary to comprehensively assess the consistent performance of the nominees, highlight the political and integrity issues, use actual contributions as important evaluation criteria, adhere to openness, fairness and impartiality, adhere to the mass line, fully promote democracy, listen to opinions from all sides, and select the best.