Xinhua Net Commentary: The great journey must be measured by ordinary yet steady steps.

Release Date:

2023-03-14

Xinhua Net Reporter Wang Zhiyan

　　Wan Buyan, a deputy to the National People’s Congress and head of the “HaiNiu” seabed drilling rig team, has plunged into the ocean like a warrior, advancing from depths of less than one meter, to 20 meters, then 60 meters—and ultimately breaking new ground at 231 meters, a world‑leading milestone. Time and again, he has set new records for drilling depth, overcoming one bottleneck challenge after another.

“To devote one’s life to a single cause is my great honor.” For generations, the people of the Mogao Caves have stood firm in the vast desert, and Wang Wanfu is one of them. Over nearly a century of enduring the relentless onslaught of wind and sand, they have taken root in the sea of dunes like the poplar trees, safeguarding the radiant Dunhuang civilization.

He has been spearheading the establishment of a national shared‑instrument network management platform, a cause that National Committee member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and professor at East China University of Science and Technology, Lan Minbo, has pursued for nearly a decade. As a veteran member of the 11th, 12th, and 13th CPPCC National Committees, over his 15 years in office he has advanced practical work through candid and pragmatic discourse, helping turn specialized insights into concrete policy proposals.

　　Though the road is long, perseverance will bring you to your destination; though the task is daunting, determination will ensure success. They embody the power of unwavering resolve and steadfast dedication. As women’s national team head coach Shui Qingxia recently remarked in an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency: “If you could get what you want effortlessly, that wouldn’t be called striving.”

　　Passing on the torch and carrying forward the legacy, delegates and committee members representing the younger generation have likewise shared inspiring stories of youth.

Yang Denghui, a post‑1995 generation, has already reached the pinnacle of CNC milling technology at a young age; meanwhile, his peer Zou Bin, the top apprentice mason, infuses China’s high‑quality construction standards into every meticulous detail. Through relentless dedication and tireless refinement of their skills, they have forged themselves into master craftsmen of the new era, “pouring” their vibrant youth into their work.

There are many more stories like this.

At this year’s National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, we have seen and heard many inspiring stories of hard work and perseverance.

Beyond the conference hall, across the vast expanse of China, countless dedicated individuals have pooled their humble efforts into a mighty tide, advancing the nation and its people from ordinary posts, thereby forging the formidable force that drives the tides of our times.

This great strength inspires us to remain uncompromising, indomitable, and unwavering, forging ahead with courage and determination toward the future.

“The great journey must be measured by ordinary yet steady steps,” said astronaut Liu Yang in an interview with Xinhuanet.

As the journey resumes, looking out across the land, hundreds of millions of Chinese people are harnessing their upward momentum to pursue new and brighter dreams.