Established in 1937 by the Party as the first modern university, predated by Shanbei Public School, RUC pledges to continue dedicating itself to studying, interpreting, and upholding the Yan'an Spirit, Zhang stated.

Wang Junwei, director of the Academic and Editorial Committee of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, emphasized the profound significance of the Party's experience in Yan'an in exploring Chinese modernization.

The Party's fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly formed in that era calls for adherence to the people-centered development philosophy, he said, adding that it's imperative to learn from the valuable experiences gained during the 13 years of confronting various risks and challenges.