Xi stresses pursuit of craftsmanship

• Xi Jinping has urged young people to carry forward the craftsmanship.
• Chinese contestants on their good results at the 45th World Skills Competition held in Kazan, Russia, last month.

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged young people to carry forward the craftsmanship and strive for excellence to serve the country.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a written instruction to congratulate Chinese contestants on their good results at the 45th World Skills Competition held in Kazan, Russia, last month.