
Liu Yunshan (L, front), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, meets with representatives in a meeting honoring organizations and individuals for outstanding services for retired officials in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 23, 2016. (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)
Liu Yunshan, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, attended Friday's meeting and met with the role models.
Liu said that services for retired officials should add "positive energy" for the causes of the Party and the people.
He also called for careful implementation of policies to increase the senses of honor, identity and happiness for retired officials.
Zhao Leji, head of the CPC Central Committee's organization department, presided over the meeting and read Xi's directive.
A total of 106 groups and 306 individuals were awarded.

