Contents of handwritten newspaper for flood prevention and fighting

The content of the handwritten report on flood prevention and control is as follows:

In the summer of 1998, there were heavy to extremely heavy rains in most areas of Jiangnan, South China and some parts of the north. The main stream of the Yangtze River and the water systems of Poyang Lake and Dongting Lake, as well as the Pearl River, Minjiang River, Nenjiang River, Songhua River and other rivers have experienced the most severe floods in history.

The number of people affected by the disaster, its vast territory, and its duration are rare in the world. Under the wise leadership and decision-making of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, millions of soldiers and civilians have united as one to fight the flood. When one side is in trouble, all directions are affected. To support the people, the sons and daughters of China used their iron will and fearless heroism to compose one song after another that swallowed up mountains and rivers to fight against floods.

On July 26, 2020, heavy rain fell across Anhui, and the flood control situation in the Huaihe River Basin was grim. In order to win the tough and protracted battle for rescue and disaster relief in the Yangtze River, Huaihe River, and Chaohu Lake, more than 33,000 officers and soldiers of the People's Liberation Army, the Armed Police Force, and militia reservists fought side by side on the front line of flood control in Anhui, reinforcing dams, blocking piping surges, dealing with hidden dangers, and going all out to protect the people. The safety of people’s lives and property.

Heroic Deeds

Li Xiangqun (1978-1998) is a heroic warrior in the new era. A soldier from the 9th Company of the 361st Regiment of the 121st Division of the 41st Group Army of the Chinese People's Liberation Army from Qiongshan City, Hainan Province. Joined the army in December 1996. A member of the Communist Party of China, he died heroically in the great flood fighting and rescue struggle in 1998.

Li Xiangqun grew up in a family that became affluent after the reform and opening up. His family was rich and never forgot to serve the country. He had lofty pursuits in life, a strong sense of enterprising, noble moral sentiments and selfless dedication, and used his brilliant spirit to serve the country. Youth has written a magnificent song of triumph in life, and is another advanced model with distinctive characteristics of the times that has emerged in our army after Lei Feng.

The Central Military Commission awarded Li Xiangqun the honorary title of "Heroic Soldier of the New Era"; Chairman Jiang Zemin wrote an inscription "Strive to cultivate and create more heroic soldiers like Li Xiangqun" and called on all officers and soldiers in the army to learn from him.