The CPC Central Committee has adopted a series of policies and measures to create a better environment for children's healthy development, Xi said.

He expressed confidence in a happier life and a brighter future for children of all ethnic groups in China with the Party's leadership and the outstanding strength of the socialist system.

He told the students that today's children will be the main force in the future to carry forward the cause of building a strong country and rejuvenating the Chinese nation.

"To realize the goal of building China into a great modern socialist country in all respects by the middle of this century, my generation is working hard now, and in the future you should carry on our cause," he said.

Xi also encouraged teachers across the country to achieve more in this noble profession.