Chinese Premier encourages university graduates to work in western China

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao encouraged university graduates to go and work in the western region in his comments on a letter to him from graduates of China Geological University based in Wuhan of central China.

A total of 261 students who graduated this year from CGU wrote to Wen recently, saying they volunteered to go and work in the western region and dedicate themselves to the development of the west.

"I'm very glad to read your letter and deeply moved by your ambition, courage and determination. You have made a right choice. I believe the tough experiences in the west will become the greatest treasure of your whole lives," the premier wrote.

In their letter the graduates also told the premier about the program of "Going to the West" of their university and the work of its teachers and students in the western regions of Xinjiang, Gansu and Guizhou.

The 261 graduates have left Wuhan for the west.

Source: Xinhua