[Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 48th WorldSkills Competition] On September 22, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 48th WorldSkills Competition. Xi Jinping pointed out that at present, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation are accelerating breakthroughs, which have a profound impact on global skills development. The WorldSkills Competition closely aligns with industry needs and provides a useful platform for skilled talents from various countries to improve their skills and learn from each other. Xi Jinping emphasized that China will take the hosting of this competition as an opportunity to encourage and guide more workers, especially young people, to take the path of becoming talents through skills. We are willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with all parties to promote the development of world skills sports and better serve global economic growth and improvement of people's livelihood and well-being. The 48th WorldSkills Competition opened in Shanghai on the same day, with the theme of "Skills Change the World, Skills Illuminate the Future". It was hosted by WorldSkills Organization and co-organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. The WorldSkills Conference and WorldSkills Expo will be held during the competition. (CCTV News)