Grandpa encouraged me to grow.

Author: Mao Xinyu
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: At 00:10 on September 9, 1976, the beloved grandfather Mao Zedong passed away. Now, 29 years have passed. Grandfather's revolutionary life shines through the ages. As the only grandson of Mao Zedong and the son of Mao Anqing and Shao Hua, I deeply cherish my grandfather's great achievements. It is the expectation of the people, the of my family, and a glorious responsibility to inherit the revolutionary spirit of the martyrs, lead the study and research of Mao Zedong Thought, and promote and practice it throughout life! A mere 29 years have passed in the blink of an eye. On my path of growth, Grandfather left me not only the name "Xinyu" but also an inexhaustible spiritual wealth. The "Jinggang Spirit" and "Yan'an Spirit" established by Grandfather, the principle of "Serving the People," the ideological line of seeking truth from facts, as well as the important thoughts on politics, economy, military, foreign affairs, and culture, are the responsibility of my lifelong study and research, and the guiding light that inspires me to remain true to myself. The path of practice is long. Mao Zedong Thought, which originates from practice and is applied in practice, will always be the banner of the Party, the spirit of the nation, and the faith of the people! To study and research Grandfather will be the pursuit of my entire life.