Peking University, Beijing, May 15th, 2009: On the morning of May 11, 2009, PKU Communist Youth League delegation visited Dong Fang Steam turbine Works in De Yang, Si Chuan and had a discussion with the leaders and staff. Lin Guangping, vice president of Dong Fang Steam turbine Works, Wang Tao, vice deputy secretary of De Yang, Han Liu, secretary of PKU CYL Committee and Yao Jingyi, vice secretary of PKU CYL Committee attended the activity.

Vice president Lin Guangping introduced the detailed situation of the enterprise after earthquake, as well as the strategic planning for enterprise development. A worker of the enterprise Zhao Qiang told the students the touching stories of his rescuing coworkers in the disaster. Vice deputy secretary Wang Tao introduced the overall situation of volunteers participation and reconstruction work after the earthquake occurred. 

The enterprise suffered serious losses. The earthquake claimed more than 300 victims. The direct economic losses amounted to more than 2.7 billion Yuan. Faced with half of the destroyed equipment, ruined plant, huge casualty figures, the enterprise participated in a tender the third day after the earthquake and won the orders of more than 300 million RMB. In the seventh day after the earthquake, they began repairing the equipment. In less than a month after the earthquake, the base in Han Wang resumes production.

Han Liu, secretary of PKU CYL Committee said, the core spirit of May 4th Movement and earthquake relief is patriotism. As the birthplace of the May 4th spirit, PKU students should bear in mind their responsibilities, and make their contribution to the development of China.

In order to give more internship experience to the students and guide more young students to the west, PKU CYL Committee and the Dong Fang Steam turbine Works signed a "school-enterprise cooperation memorandum". Director of HR Department described the human resource allocation and prospects of personnel development.

Translated by: Xiang Yunke

Edited by: Wang Yi

Source: PKU News (Chinese)