On July 1, 2025, Guangzhou Maritime Court (GZMC) held a series of commemorative events marking the 104th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Judges and staff gathered to commend outstanding individuals and groups, inspire the continuation of the red revolutionary legacy, carry forward the Court's fine judicial traditions, and galvanize collective strength for the high-quality development of maritime justice.

Honoring Excellence: The Power of Role Models

The commendation ceremony opened with the resounding strains of the national anthem. First, the Court presented the "50 Years of Glorious CPC Membership" commemorative medals to veteran CPC members Liu Ruixiang and Zheng Guangsheng, who have dedicated their lives to the CPC and the development of GZMC. A number of outstanding groups and individuals were then recognized for their exceptional performance in Party building and professional work. Notably, in the 2025 evaluation of exemplary organizations and individuals among Guangdong provincial-level government authorities, Xu Chunlong, Secretary of the Party Branch of GZMC Zhuhai Division, was named an "Outstanding Party Affairs Worker." The Party Branch of the Maritime Administrative Division was honored as an "Advanced Primary-Level Party Organization," and the Party Branch of the Enforcement Bureau was included on the second list of "Four-Strong" Party Branches by the provincial authorities. Additionally, 28 CPC members were commended for earning top marks in the 2024 internal Party evaluations.

Strengthening Consensus: Ideological Foundation for Navigating Forward

Following the commendation ceremony, the Court convened a study session on thoroughly implementing the spirit of the central Party leadership's Eight-Point Decision on improving work conduct, along with a mid-year work review on Party building and ideological work by the Party branches. The meeting included a focused study of the Provisions on Addressing Formalism to Reduce Burdens on Grassroots Organizations, and examined a typical case involving falsified statistics and deteriorating political environment in Qujing City, Yunnan Province. In-depth discussions were held on the implementation of the Eight-Point Decision and related education efforts. Seven Party branches, including the Office, the Case Filing Division, the Judicial Supervision Division, the Maritime Division, the Maritime Commercial Division, the Maritime Administrative Division, the Enforcement Bureau, and the Shenzhen Division, delivered reports on their Party building and ideological work during the first half of the year. The meeting emphasized the need to prioritize political development, fulfill Party governance responsibilities, enforce the Eight-Point Decision, and strictly implement the ideological work responsibility system, promoting deeper integration between Party building and judicial operations.

This series of activities in celebration of July 1st served not only as a heartfelt tribute and solemn salute but also as a profound call to action. The passion for the Party and the nation kindled by these events will be transformed into powerful motivation to serve the overall interests and deliver justice for the people. Guided by the example of those honored, all personnel at GZMC will move forward with renewed determination and pragmatic spirit, dedicating themselves to the maritime judiciary in the new era and contributing solid judicial support to advancing Chinese modernization.