Vice-Premier Li Lanqing said Wednesday
that veterans have made great contribution to China's development
and deserve good care from the whole society.
At a tea party to mark the Chinese lunar New Year, Li urged departments
concerned to popularize scientific knowledge among the elderly so
that they can have a clear understanding of the nature of the Falungong
cult.
The rights and interests of the old people must be safeguarded according
to law, he told the gathering of some 2,000 veterans at the Great
Hall of the People.
He also called on people of the younger generation to learn from the
veterans and carry forward their fine tradition in the country's endeavor
to promote economic development and social progress.
The tea party was jointly organized by the Organization Department
of Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, the General Political
Department of the People's Liberation Army and the CPC Beijing municipal
committee.
(Xinhua 01/18/01) |
