Chinese President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to CAE's 30th anniversary emphasized its role in national self-reliance and strength in science and technology.

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter on the 30th anniversary of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), urging the institution to contribute to the nation's self-reliance and strength in science and technology. Xi called on the CAE to play its role as a national strategic sci-tech force, as he also serves as the CPC Central Committee general secretary and Central Military Commission chairman.