国内英语新闻:China honors outstanding civil servants

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- China honored Friday 49 outstanding civil servants and 31 groups from across the country that the government said had "satisfied people."

    "'To satisfy people' are such simple words, but it's far from that simple to actually put it into practice. It requires civil servants to do their work diligently with love for the people," said Premier Wen Jiabao at the awarding ceremony in Beijing.

    Wen hoped all civil servants across the country would learn from the models, work industriously and fulfill their jobs in accordance with laws and government policies.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L, front) shakes hands with a representative attending the awarding ceremony of outstanding civil servants and groups, in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 14, 2009. China honored Friday 49 outstanding civil servants and 31 groups from across the country that the government said had "satisfied people."

    He urged all civil servants to stand against corruption and enhance their professional knowledge to better serve the people.

    Li Changchun and Xi Jinping, both members of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Political Bureau, also attended the ceremony.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (C, front), Li Changchun (R, front), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (L, front) pose a group photo with representatives attending the awarding ceremony of outstanding civil servants and groups, in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 14, 2009