Xi Jinping, basic secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, delegated leading authorities of the CPC Central Committees Organization Department to convey his motivation and concerns to renowned star You Benchang, who just recently joined the Party at the age of 92.
Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stated he was pleased to hear the news and explained Yous faith in the Party as really heartwarming.Xi encouraged You to play an exemplary function as a CPC member and inspire more artists and cultural sector specialists to contribute to the advancement and success of socialist culture and the building of China into a prominent nation in culture.You, born in 1933, is a first-class actor with the National Theatre of China who has invested years bringing beloved characters to life on stage and screen.
In 2024, he got a Lifetime Achievement Award from the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles at the 32nd China Television Golden Eagle Awards, one of the countrys top honors for television.In early 2024, You submitted his application to sign up with the CPC and was accepted as a probationary member in May 2025.