A total of 45 senior officials of 35 departments and units under the State Council, China's cabinet, pledged allegiance to the Constitution of the People's Republic of China at a ceremony on Monday.
Premier Li Qiang oversaw the ceremony and gave a speech. He urged the officials to uphold the authority of the Constitution at all times, to take the lead in respecting, studying, observing and applying the law, to perform their duties in accordance with the law, and to remain honest and self-disciplined.
Noting that China's economic and social development will continue to face numerous challenges and difficulties next year, Li called on the officials to shoulder their responsibilities and strive to open new horizons for reform and development.
It is essential that the decisions and plans of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee are refined and implemented, he said, noting that each task should be monitored closely to deliver tangible results.
Highlighting a people-centered development philosophy, he called on the officials to learn more about the needs and requests of people and enterprises.
For departmental leaders, it is essential for them to break away from cognitive inertia, and to make proactive plans and seek effective approaches in work to press ahead with reform tasks, Li said.
He also urged the various central government departments and local regions to enhance coordination and foster synergy in the execution of work.
Senior Chinese officials pledge allegiance to Constitution
The 2024 World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) World Breaking Championships concluded in Chengdu City of southwest China's Sichuan Province on Saturday, after bringing together dancers from across the world to compete in the high-energy sport and also to just enjoy a memorable experience.
Saturday's race saw Japan's Isshin Hishikawa (B-Boy Issin) and The Netherlands' India Dewi Sardjoe (B-Girl India) win gold medals.
China's Wang Ruimiao (B-Boy Monkey Z) made history by earning the country's first-ever World Championships medal in the men's competition and another Chinese dancer, Liu Qingyi (B-Girl 671) who won the women's bronze in the Paris Olympic Games, took the silver.
The competitions included preliminary rounds, qualifiers, semifinals, and finals and drew to it 185 break dancers from 31 countries and regions.
For many of the participating dancers, the competitions offered them a platform to showcase their impressive dancing skills and to earn themselves precious memories.
"I always just want to have a good experience, a good memory, be focused on what's happening now, like just be happy. And I think everything is gonna be good. I just know that I have to focus on music, and everything will be good," said Julianna, a Polish breaking dancer.
Some of the dancers said they were also nervous about the fierce contests and that they were anticipating outcompeting other participators to win honor for their countries.
"Because there are a lot of people around the world breaking for the goal. And it's kind of hard to know what's going on because the level is kind of really similar and the B-Girl's battle also is such a powerful battle. So, I am excited and hoping to be good and represent my country. So, it's such a difficult question. You have to come in and watch it by yourself. So, you will see like, what's your favorite and who you're gonna take it," said Siles Martins, a breaking dancer from Brazil.
Breaking has been gaining much traction in a lot of Chinese cities, including Chengdu, Shanghai, Xi'an and Changchun, with Chengdu alone having hundreds of street dance clubs.
2024 WDSF World Breaking Championships conclude in southwest China's Chengdu
