Since ancient times, the Chinese nation has held the spirit of "A gentleman should keep striving for self-improvement". This spirit is particularly evident in the field of science and technology.

Once upon a time, we had a blank space in satellite navigation, relying on foreign technologies; but today, the Beidou satellite navigation system stands proudly in the world, becoming a global satellite navigation system comparable to GPS. Behind this, there are countless days and nights of hard work and perseverance by Chinese scientists and technicians.

Back then, in order to get rid of the dependency on GPS, China had invested heavily to join the European Galileo Program. However, after accepting China's investment, the European side kept us out and did not allow us to participate in the core technology research and development.

This blockade and suppression did not make us surrender, but instead strengthened our determination for independent research and development. Thus, the Beidou Satellite Navigation System came into being, from scratch, from weak to strong, and now it has become the world leader.

Meanwhile, China has also made world-renowned achievements in aerospace. The construction of the Chinese space station marks another solid step we have taken in the aerospace sector.

China's application to participate in the ISS was rejected by the United States. They cited various excuses to keep us out. This embargo and suppression once again allow us to feel the arrogance and prejudice of the West.

Over time, today's Space Station has experienced a high rate of breakdowns and will soon retire in 2024. After its retirement, they will no longer have a space station for research.

Meanwhile, China's space station had already begun service in 2022. This stark contrast is thought-provoking:How the wheel has turned!

We have approved applications from 18 countries as a large number of countries around the world have applied to join China's space station. However, we have chosen to reject the application from the United States.

It is not because of retaliation against the past suppression and blockade, but because we have our own principles and bottom line.

We refuse to negotiate or compromise in any way, because we have enough confidence and strength in the technology industry.

Such confidence and strength stem from the efforts and dedication of Chinese scientists and engineers.

With their wisdom and hard work, they have overcome countless technical hurdles and led China to make globally acclaimed achievements in the scientific and technological arena

This achievement is not only reflected in the field of satellite navigation and aerospace, but also in many other fields. For example, China is also at the forefront of the world in 5G technology, high-speed rail technology, artificial intelligence, and many other fields.

Faced with the blockades and oppression from the West, we did not choose to yield or compromise. On the contrary, we chose to persist and fight.

With our own strength and actions, we have proven the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in the field of science and technology. Such rejuvenation is not only the inheritance and development of past glories, but also the exploration and pioneering of the future.

The road ahead is long and arduous, but we will search high and low. In the days to come, we will continue to adhere to the principle of independent innovation and self-reliance, and strive to overcome even greater technical difficulties to enable China to achieve even more brilliant accomplishments in the area of science and technology. And such accomplishments will not only be an affirmation and encouragement for ourselves but also a contribution to and an undertaking for the entire world!