China.org.cn | July 6, 2021
Hong Kong Economic Herald:
My question is for Long Bing, who braved danger to aid Wuhan during the COVID-19 outbreak. After the epidemic broke out, Wuhan was locked down. Everyone wanted to leave the city. Why did you choose to go there? You traveled 11 times to Wuhan to transport supplies. Were you nervous or afraid? What made you stay on? Thank you.
Long Bing:
Thank you for your question. At that time, I saw on TV that the epidemic was serious in Wuhan, and that they were in urgent need of materials after lock-down. However, the assistance materials from other places could not get in. As a truck driver and veteran, seeing the situation in Wuhan, I was eager to do something for the people of Wuhan. There were a batch of materials in Changde bound for Wuhan without vehicles to carry them. Therefore, I applied without hesitation. Temperature checking and whole-vehicle disinfection abounded my way to Wuhan, a more than 400-kilometer drive from Changde. The nearer to Wuhan, the more frequent the safety warnings were from my GPS. It would be a lie to say that I was not afraid or nervous at all. However, the positive energy along the way moved me to keep going. I remember the staff in a gas station on the way to Wuhan gave us free water and food after recognizing that our vehicle was to deliver assistance materials. Meanwhile, local drivers who saw the banner on the front of our vehicle honked to express gratitude for us. The volunteers fetching the materials said time and again, "Mr. Long, thank you for your hard work!" When I saw that local residents were in dire need of materials, I knew that I had made the right decision. Just as I was departing back to Changde, a volunteer ran to me and asked if I would come back to Wuhan again. Seeing the anxiety in his eyes, I answered resolutely that I would. Though I once felt nervous and afraid, I never felt regret about my decision. Thank you.
CENTV:
My question is for Zhao Pubo and Long Bing, who both joined the CPC this year. How will you two fulfill your admission oath? Also, how will you play an exemplary role as a Party member in your daily life? Thank you.
Shou Xiaoli:
There were questions for the two veteran Party members. Now the question is for the two new Party members. Who will answer first?
Zhao Pubo:
I will answer first. I still remember that in early June this year, my colleagues and I made a solemn vow in front of the Party flag. The ceremony took only a short period of time, but it is a life-time commitment to be a good Party member. I want to observe the oath with my hard work. Now, I am the assistant coach of the welding event in the 46th WorldSkills Competition. I want to teach more young people the skills I learned, and help them to achieve their technical dreams. Once I finish that work, I will return to my position as soon as possible and create more value with my skills, fully displaying the exemplary role of a Party member. Thank you.
Long Bing:
A few days ago, in my hometown, Cha'anpu town, a ceremony was held for new Party members to make a vow. It is easy to remember the 80 words of the Party's admission oath, but it is harder to live up to it for one's whole life. I will learn from these two excellent Party members, and respect, love and serve the Party. I will work hard to receive the commemorative medal after 50 years like they did. In the future, I will uphold my responsibility as a former soldier and as a Party member to earnestly deliver every batch of goods with my truck, and take concrete actions to uphold the Party's principle of serving the people. These are what I should do as a Party member. Thank you.
Shou Xiaoli:
Just as Mr. Liu said, we join the Party once in a lifetime, but we need to follow the Party's ideology throughout our entire lives. In this regard, we should respect and learn from the two veteran Party members. Now, please go on with questions.