On January 26, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine held a New Year tea reception at the staff activity center at the university town campus. Leaders of the university, academicians, representatives from affiliated hospitals, representatives from university-local co-construction hospitals, leaders of university party andadministrationdepartments,leadersof secondary units, representatives of retired faculty and staff, representatives of democratic parties, teacher representatives, student representatives, and representativesoffront-lineworkersinservice departmentsgathered together to welcome the 2024 ChineseNew Year. Chen Wenfeng,Secretary of the CPC GZUCM Committee, attended the reception and delivered a speech. Liu Liang, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering,Professor Xu Nenggui,chiefscientist and Qihuangscholar,andsomeothersalsoparticipated. Thereceptionwas presided over by Qiu Yahong, DeputySecretary of the CPC GZUCM Committee.

Chen Wenfeng, Secretary of the CPC GZUCM Committee, attended thereception anddelivered aspeech
Chen Wenfeng, on behalf of the university’sCPC Committee, extended New Year’s greetings and blessings to leaders at all levels, friends from all walks of life, and alumni at home and abroad who have alwaysbeencaringand supportingthe university’s construction and development.

Chen Wenfeng, Secretary of the CPC GZUCM Committee,in Cordial Talks with Academician Liu Liang

Chen Wenfeng, Secretary of the CPC GZUCM Committee,in Cordial Talks with Professor Xu Nenggui
Chen Wenfeng pointed out that 2023 was a year of rapid progress for the university. GZUCM deeply carried out theeducation campaignon studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and the work of Party building and ideological education achieved high-quality development. As the only representative of universities in Guangdong province, the university made a written report at the provincialeducation campaignconference. The university conducted an in-depth discussion on“changing work style, emphasizing practical work, starting a new situation, and striving for excellence”, promoting the deepening and expansion ofeducation campaign, and demonstrating new responsibilities and achievements. The university achieved remarkable results in talent cultivation, scientific research, social services, cultural heritage and development, international exchange and cooperation,etc. The hard-won achievements of the past year were the result of the joint efforts and hard work of the entire university faculty and students under the leadership of the university’sCPC Committee. Practice has shown that as long as the university’sCPC Committeerelies closely on theentirefacultyandstudents, standing together, thinking together, and working together, the university’s cause will surely make significant progress.
Chen Wenfeng emphasized that the new year is a crucial year for the country to implement the“14th Five-Year Plan” andfor the university’s reform, innovation, and development. The entire university must grasp and implement several key tasks, and all leaders must be grateful for the new era and forge ahead on a new journey. Focusing on the construction of“Double First-Class”and high-level university, they should strivebravelyandmove forward courageouslytoachieve new achievements, and dedicate themselves to the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the centenarycelebration of the university.

Vice President Pan Huafeng, on behalf of the university, announced the“Ten Major Events of the University in 2023”. She pointed out that in 2023, the university adhered to the guidanceofXi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implemented the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Party, deeply implemented the“1310”specific deployment of the ProvincialCPC Committee, and promoted new progress and new achievements in variousaspects. In 2024, the university will hold high the great banner of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Party, seize the great opportunities for the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and accelerate the construction of“Double First-Class”and high-level university, striving to contribute to the early realization of a first-class university with“Chinese characteristics and world-class standards”.
Professor Wang Caiyan, National Outstanding Youth, from the International Institute of Transitional Medicine of Chinese Medicine,SchoolofPharmaceutical Sciences, delivered a speech. She pointed out thatitis a greaterafor the constant innovation and development of Chinese medicine. China opens up a great arena for TCM practitioners, and the universityoffers a high efficient platformfor the development of individuals. Teachers of the young generation should stick further to the ideas and beliefs, demonstrating deep patriotism and taking practical action to support the high quality development of Chinese medicine of the university.

Theuniversityleadersextended New Year’sgreetings to thefaculty and thestaff
During the spring festival tea reception, the university leaders extended greetings and blessings to the faculty and the staff, wished together prosperity of thecountry, wished a happy new year, health and well-being for everyone, and encouraged all the teachers and students to pioneer and innovate and seek excellence.

Representatives of the teachers and students gave wonderful performancesatthe tea reception. There wasfullofjoy andbliss,filled with a strong festive atmosphere.