ChinaXi Jinping sends a letter congratulating Hunan University on its 100th anniversary
CCTV.com report (Xinwen Lianbo): On October 16, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, sent a letter congratulating Hunan University on its 100th anniversary and extending congratulations to all its faculty, students, staff and alumni.
央视网消息（新闻联播）：中共中央总书记、国家主席、中央军委主席习近平16日致信祝贺湖南大学建校100周年，向全体师生员工和广大校友致以祝贺。
In his congratulatory letter, Xi Jinping stressed that, at this new starting point, he hoped Hunan University would take the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as its guide, inherit its glorious revolutionary traditions, carry forward the scholarly lineage of its millennium-old academy, uphold the spirit of 'seeking truth from facts and daring to be a pioneer,' continually improve the quality and standards of its education, and strive to cultivate more outstanding talent capable of applying knowledge to practical affairs, making new contributions to building a leading country in education and advancing Chinese modernization.
习近平在贺信中强调，新起点上，希望湖南大学以新时代中国特色社会主义思想为指导，继承光荣革命传统，赓续千年书院学脉，弘扬“实事求是、敢为人先”的精神，不断提升办学质量和水平，努力培养更多经世致用的优秀人才，为建设教育强国、推进中国式现代化作出新贡献。
Hunan University was founded in 1926, and the millennium-old Yuelu Academy is located on its campus. Over the past 100 years, the university has upheld both inheritance and innovation, training a large number of outstanding people for the country.
湖南大学创办于1926年，具有千年历史的岳麓书院位于其校园内。100年来，学校坚持传承创新，为国家培养了大批优秀人才。
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Hunan University was founded in 1926.
Hunan University was founded in 1926, and the millennium-old Yuelu Academy is located on its campus. Over the past 100 years, the university has upheld both inheritance and innovation, training a large number of outstanding people for the country.Original Chinese quote
湖南大学创办于1926年ReportedEducational direction16 October 2026+
Xi Jinping expressed the hope that Hunan University would carry forward its revolutionary traditions and scholarly academy lineage, improve its educational standards and cultivate talent able to apply knowledge to practical affairs.
In his congratulatory letter, Xi Jinping stressed that, at this new starting point, he hoped Hunan University would take the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as its guide, inherit its glorious revolutionary traditions, carry forward the scholarly lineage of its millennium-old academy, uphold the spirit of 'seeking truth from facts and daring to be a pioneer,' continually improve the quality and standards of its education, and strive to cultivate more outstanding talent capable of applying knowledge to practical affairs, making new contributions to building a leading country in education and advancing Chinese modernization.Original Chinese quote
不断提升办学质量和水平，努力培养更多经世致用的优秀人才ReportedCongratulatory letter16 October 2026+
On the 16th, Xi Jinping sent a letter congratulating Hunan University on its 100th anniversary and extending congratulations to its faculty, students, staff and alumni.
CCTV.com report (Xinwen Lianbo): On October 16, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, sent a letter congratulating Hunan University on its 100th anniversary and extending congratulations to all its faculty, students, staff and alumni.Original Chinese quote
习近平16日致信祝贺湖南大学建校100周年，向全体师生员工和广大校友致以祝贺ReportedEducationDate not specified+
Over the past 100 years, Hunan University has upheld its traditions while pursuing innovation and has trained a large number of outstanding people for the country.
Hunan University was founded in 1926, and the millennium-old Yuelu Academy is located on its campus. Over the past 100 years, the university has upheld both inheritance and innovation, training a large number of outstanding people for the country.Original Chinese quote
100年来，学校坚持传承创新，为国家培养了大批优秀人才