The physical and mental quality of Chinese youth in the new era is improving

Published:April 22,2022

The white paper “Chinese Youth in the New Era” released by the State Council Information Office on the 21^st, April, 2022, pointed out that in the new era, Chinese youth actively learn theory, culture, science, skills, ideological literacy, physical quality, spiritual The character and comprehensive ability have been continuously improved, and efforts have been made to grow into a newcomer of the era worthy of the important task of national rejuvenation.

The white paper shows that the excellent quality of Chinese youth in the new era is first reflected in better physical and mental quality, able to withstand wind and rain, withstand hardships, and withstand beatings. More than 37 million rural compulsory education students have benefited from the government’s student nutrition improvement program, and their physical fitness has been significantly improved.

 In 2018, 91.9% of young students aged 14 to 19 passed the physical fitness test, and the excellent rate continued to rise. The Beijing Winter Olympics aroused the enthusiasm of Chinese youth for ice and snow sports. Youth between the ages of 18 and 30 became the main force participating in ice and snow sports, with a participation rate of 37.3%, the highest among all age groups. Chinese young people are not depressed in the face of difficulties, and they are more resilient in the face of pressure. According to a survey in 2021, 88.0% of the young people surveyed believe that they can be “emotional masters”.

The white paper emphasizes that in the new era, Chinese youth have witnessed and experienced the historic achievements in education with their own eyes, enjoyed fairer and higher-quality education, further improved their learning initiative and consciousness, and reached a new level of scientific and cultural literacy.

The white paper pointed out that in the new era, Chinese youth adapt to society, integrate into society, and participate in the process of social development with a more confident attitude and a more active spirit.

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