国内英语资讯:Experts say Xis speech at awards ceremony to inspire Chinese people, international friends_时事

国内英语资讯:Experts say Xis speech at awards ceremony to inspire Chinese people, international friends

BEIJING, Sept. 29 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping recognized individuals - both Chinese and foreigners - who have contributed to China's development and social progress in a speech delivered on Sunday.

Experts said the ceremony and speech will not only inspire the Chinese people to learn from heros and role models, but enhance the country's friendship with the rest of the world.

Alexander Zelenkov, an Asia expert at the voice of Russia radio station, said outstanding representatives from various fields in China were awarded national medals and honorary titles, indicating that China attaches great importance to the development and progress of the whole society.

Xi's speech at the presentation ceremony conveyed a simple and correct concept: greatness comes out of the ordinary, he said, adding that this shows that every person who works hard for the happiness of the country and the people in any ordinary post can make great contributions to the country.

The recognition of heroes and role models will help carry forward their deeds and play a positive role in guiding the society and inspiring the Chinese people to strive for national rejuvenation, said Teerati Banterng, a lecturer with the Graduate School of Communication Arts and Management Innovation at the National Institute of Development Administration in Thailand.

Abdul Rahman Al-Najjar, deputy CEO of the SAK Holding Group in Qatar, said Xi's speech will promote the Chinese people's passion for work and respect for heroes, and inspire the Chinese people not to be complacent in the face of the achievements they have made and to continue to contribute to the country's development.