Editor's note: The State Council Information Office held a group interview on Friday in Beijing, during which representatives of veterans and those who work on veteran affairs shared their stories and contributions in the new era.

After retiring from the military, I worked as a welding technician, where I tackled more than 30 major technical challenges and trained over 50 skilled welders. I also helped address major technical issues in the Zhuque-2 carrier rocket engine, making contributions to the electric power and national defense sectors. Veterans should continue to carry forward the military's fine traditions. Employers should ensure a good match between veterans and job roles to fully leverage their potential. At my company, veterans quickly became key contributors, drawing on the experience and technical skills they gained during their service.

Cheng Ping, welding team leader at the boiler team of the maintenance department of Dezhou power plant of Huaneng Power International