China's President Xi Jinping, who has called himself a friend to the nation's children, has often spoken warmly of his expectations for China's younger generations.
The respect, gratitude, and encouragement he's shown for children and teachers has become part of the driving force behind the development of education in China.
"Children's Day is coming. In the name of an older friend, I hope children from all ethnic groups in China have a pleasant festival."
President Xi Jinping made this remark before Children's Day in 2013.
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