Secretary Gu emphasized that every Party member must study, implement, and carry out Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era; hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics; firmly establish the “four consciousnesses”; steadfastly uphold the “four confidences”; rally even more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core; resolutely safeguard the authority and centralized, unified leadership of the Party Central Committee; consistently maintain high ideological, political, and practical alignment with the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core; fortify our ideals and convictions; and conscientiously perform all tasks related to the company’s economic development and performance, so as to make new and greater contributions to achieving the Two Centenary Goals and realizing the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.

　　Secretary Gu pointed out that the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has provided a scientific guide for action and a powerful spiritual force for realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The report to the 19th National Congress delivered by Comrade Xi Jinping is marked by a clear theme, profound thought, rich and comprehensive content, grand momentum, and inspiring appeal. It outlines a magnificent blueprint for securing a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and achieving the great success of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, further charting the course for the cause of the Party and the country. It is the crystallization of the wisdom of the entire Party and all the people of China, a political declaration and program of action for our Party to unite and lead all ethnic groups in upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, and a programmatic document of Marxism. Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era represents the latest achievement in the sinicization of Marxism, constitutes an important component of the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics, is a scientifically proven truth, serves as a practical guide for waging great struggles, building great projects, advancing great causes, and realizing great dreams, and stands as the spiritual pillar and source of strength for Communists in the new era—making it the guiding ideology that we must uphold over the long term.

　　Secretary Gu pointed out that the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China must be translated into concrete actions to drive the company’s economic development. To this end, we must take “integrity and innovation, pursuit of excellence and novelty” as the starting point and ultimate goal of all our work, make every effort to enhance economic performance and other key areas, and continuously strengthen, improve, and expand the company. In particular, we must focus on the following four areas of work.

　　First, we must continue to uphold the overarching work requirements of pursuing innovation and breakthroughs, transforming and upgrading our operations, consolidating our foundations, and strengthening management. In the face of a challenging market environment, we will advance the enterprise’s sustained, stable, and healthy development by adopting the principle of self-imposed pressure and striving for progress while maintaining stability.

　　Second, we must remain problem-oriented, thoroughly identify and address the imbalances and inadequacies in the institute’s development, and continue to effectively increase the share of existing building design—including comprehensive renovation design—and urban renewal projects in the institute’s overall design portfolio. We should proactively leverage the institute’s accumulated technical expertise, brand strength, and market influence in Shanghai’s existing building design market; adhere to technology-driven innovation as the guiding principle; pursue a path that integrates research with production; substantially boost operating revenue; and enhance our market presence.

　　Third, we will continue to strengthen talent development by intensifying efforts to attract and cultivate top talent, optimizing internal incentive mechanisms, and fostering orderly internal competition, thereby enhancing the overall quality of our workforce and bolstering our market competitiveness.

　　Fourth, we must continuously formulate policies and create favorable conditions to encourage professional and technical personnel to conduct scientific and technological research in conjunction with engineering practice, generate more high-quality research outcomes, thereby elevating the institute’s talent pool and disciplinary development to a new level and enhancing the technology content of economic growth.

　　On April 10, 2018, the Party Committee of Shanghai Municipal Institute of Architectural Design Co., Ltd. organized a Party lecture themed “Studying Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and Realizing the Chinese Dream,” which was delivered by Gu Luzhong, Secretary of the Party Committee. All Party members and prospective Party members attended, with the exception of two comrades who were on business trips and one comrade who was on maternity leave and thus unable to attend.

　　Secretary Gu emphasized that every Party member must study, implement, and carry out Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era; hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics; firmly establish the “four consciousnesses”; steadfastly uphold the “four confidences”; rally even more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core; resolutely safeguard the authority and centralized, unified leadership of the Party Central Committee; consistently maintain high ideological, political, and practical alignment with the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core; fortify our ideals and convictions; and conscientiously perform all tasks related to the company’s economic development and performance, so as to make new and greater contributions to achieving the Two Centenary Goals and realizing the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.

　　Secretary Gu pointed out that the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has provided a scientific guide for action and a powerful spiritual force for realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The report to the 19th National Congress delivered by Comrade Xi Jinping is marked by a clear theme, profound thought, rich and comprehensive content, grand momentum, and inspiring appeal. It outlines a magnificent blueprint for securing a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and achieving the great success of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, further charting the course for the cause of the Party and the country. It is the crystallization of the wisdom of the entire Party and all the people of China, a political declaration and program of action for our Party to unite and lead all ethnic groups in upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, and a programmatic document of Marxism. Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era represents the latest achievement in the sinicization of Marxism, constitutes an important component of the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics, is a scientifically proven truth, serves as a practical guide for waging great struggles, building great projects, advancing great causes, and realizing great dreams, and stands as the spiritual pillar and source of strength for Communists in the new era—making it the guiding ideology that we must uphold over the long term.

　　Secretary Gu pointed out that the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China must be translated into concrete actions to drive the company’s economic development. To this end, we must take “integrity and innovation, pursuit of excellence and novelty” as the starting point and ultimate goal of all our work, make every effort to enhance economic performance and other key areas, and continuously strengthen, improve, and expand the company. In particular, we must focus on the following four areas of work.

　　First, we must continue to uphold the overarching work requirements of pursuing innovation and breakthroughs, transforming and upgrading our operations, consolidating our foundations, and strengthening management. In the face of a challenging market environment, we will advance the enterprise’s sustained, stable, and healthy development by adopting the principle of self-imposed pressure and striving for progress while maintaining stability.

　　Second, we must remain problem-oriented, thoroughly identify and address the imbalances and inadequacies in the institute’s development, and continue to effectively increase the share of existing building design—including comprehensive renovation design—and urban renewal projects in the institute’s overall design portfolio. We should proactively leverage the institute’s accumulated technical expertise, brand strength, and market influence in Shanghai’s existing building design market; adhere to technology-driven innovation as the guiding principle; pursue a path that integrates research with production; substantially boost operating revenue; and enhance our market presence.

　　Third, we will continue to strengthen talent development by intensifying efforts to attract and cultivate top talent, optimizing internal incentive mechanisms, and fostering orderly internal competition, thereby enhancing the overall quality of our workforce and bolstering our market competitiveness.

　　Fourth, we must continuously formulate policies and create favorable conditions to encourage professional and technical personnel to conduct scientific and technological research in conjunction with engineering practice, generate more high-quality research outcomes, thereby elevating the institute’s talent pool and disciplinary development to a new level and enhancing the technology content of economic growth.