Beijing

Xi praisesmodel workers

President Xi Jinping paid tribute on Sunday to outstanding workers, calling for hard work to realize national revival. He was speaking at a meeting with winners of the Model Workers title, ahead of International Workers' Day on May 1. He said he expects the working class to set an example in realizing the country's collective dream of national revival. Xi also pledged to protect the rights and interests of workers, and ensure social justice for them.