Today marks the 71st anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Our country has braved thorny paths and confronted stormy weather over the past seventy-one years. The Chinese people have worked diligently to create Chinese miracles. We should dedicate our efforts to the development of the motherland and compose a more brilliant chapter for the future.. Our country has braved thorny paths and confronted stormy weather over the past seventy-one years. The Chinese people have worked diligently to create Chinese miracles. We should dedicate our efforts to the development of the motherland and compose a more brilliant chapter for the future.

On the morning of October 1, GTIIT held a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

At about eight o 'clock, the flag-raising ceremony began. GTers stood attention, sang the national anthem together.

New GTers of the Class of 2024 will be future engineers and scientists, but also the future of our country. Today, let's listen to what they want to say to the motherland.

Best Wishes to China

I will cherish the glorious youth, strive with pioneer spirit and live up to the expectations of times.

by Zhang Huaqing from Qinhuangdao, Hebei

I will try to lay a solid foundation in academic and explore my research interest with firm convictions in college. I wish our country will achieve a higher degree of prosperity and strength and upgrade the texture of life for the people.

by Li Peixuan from Puyang, Henan

The five thousand years have witnessed the development of our country and I believe that China will achieve further development in this great new era. I wish my country will continue its prosperity and strength.

by Man Shilin from Zibo, Shandong

Text by interviewees, GTIIT News & Public Affairs

Photos by GTIIT News & Public Affairs

Video by Weng Xiujie