Chen has been a Party member for decades. "But a retrospective to the day when I forwarded my Party membership application and the day when I made my oath upon joining the Party can always remind me to stay true to my mission," she said.

A national-flag-raising ceremony was held in the Xiluo Primary and Junior High School in Shouyang county. The flag was raised by the guards of honor of the local army and armed police force.

While sharing their knowledge about the Party and national defense, as well as their life stories, the army and armed police soldiers also donated books, teaching tools and physical training equipment to the school.

"We hope to foster patriotism among students by holding such activities," said Zhang Zhigang, an official of the local defense department, the organizer of the event.