On the morning of 16 October, the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which had attracted worldwide attention, was solemnly opened at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. With the great attention of the party organizations at all levels of the municipal health commission, the careful deployment of the retired cadre work department, and the dedicated organization of the retired party branch, retired cadres throughout the system listened to and watched the grand opening meeting of the 20th National Congress in various forms, and the report made by General Secretary Xi Jinping aroused a warm response among the majority of retired cadres in the system.

Liu Na, former deputy inspector of the Beijing Municipal Health Commission and retired secretary of the first party branch: After ten years of forging ahead, the Party Central Committee has adhered to the people-centered development ideology, striving for the people's health, and treating the diseases for the people. The people's health level has continued to improve, and the sense of gain, happiness and security has increased significantly. General Secretary Xi Jinping mentioned in the report to adhere to the promotion of the healthy China construction, to put people's health in a strategic priority position of development. As a retired party member of the health system, I will follow the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the party, continue to promote and contribute ideas to the health cause of the capital.

Lv Yiping, former first-level inspector of Beijing Hospitals Authority: The report made by General Secretary Xi Jinping has a clear theme and rich connotations, and is a programmatic document to start a new journey of our party. General Secretary Xi Jinping mentioned in the report that we have built the world's largest social security system and medical and health system. In the future, I will continue to unswervingly follow the party and contribute to the development of health care.

The retired party branch of Beijing Shijitan Hospital mobilized retired cadres and retired cadre workers to actively listen to and watch the grand opening meeting of the 20th National Congress of the party. Party branches of retired cadres have uploaded and watched photos one after another, and transmitted their viewing experience and insights. Ma Guoxiu, member of the branch: With the domestic and foreign attention, the 20th CPC National Congress has been successfully convened, and the retired medical personnel like us should also conscientiously study and understand the spirit of the congress, following the party, and make our own contributions to the goal of building a modern socialist power. Wang Shuhua, a retired party member: We celebrate the convening of the 20th National Congress, follow the party jointly, make unremitting efforts to achieve the second centenary goal, strive for the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and wish the great motherland prosperity and strength, and the people to live and work in peace and happiness.

All the retired party members of the Publicity and Education Center, Beijing Municipal Health Commission listened to and watched the live broadcast of the conference and exchanged their comments in the WeChat group. Ma Yanming, a retired party member: At present, the task of epidemic prevention and control in our community is very arduous. As an old health worker and an party member, I feel that I have an indispensable responsibility of being a part of it. Retired Party members Liu Jinfeng, Sun Hui, Duan Lingmei, and Liu Hui: General Secretary Xi Jinping has painted a picture of the new era for us, making us feel full of energy. We deeply realized that, with General Secretary Xi Jinping’s navigation, the people will unite together, and there will be a leader who has achieved great things. Although we have retired, we still actively participate in volunteer service activities, volunteer teaching in the community, and play the vanguard and exemplary role for the Communist Party members. Chen Wenke, an old party member, wrote his poem that it is the people's will to win the war and protect the lands and the rivers! As history rolling forward, following the people's hearts is the right way!

The retired party branch of Beijing Children's Hospital mobilized retired employees to watch the grand opening meeting of the 20th National Congress of the party, and the retired comrades exchanged views through the branch group and WeChat group. 81-year-old former president and famous pediatric endocrinologist Ni Guichen: In the past decade, under the leadership of the party, China has made great achievements in politics, economy, society, culture, health and other aspects that have attracted worldwide attention. As a party member and a retired pediatrician who has worked in clinical and scientific research for more than 50 years, I will carefully study the report, consciously arm my mind with Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to guide my work, and continue to dedicate myself to the cause of pediatrics. Shen Ying, former Party Secretary and a well-known expert in pediatric nephrology, wrote a poem entitled "Dedicated to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China":

Leading the road for the second hundred years, shouldering the mission as always.

The sickle and hammer flag is flying forever, and the healthy China is promising.

The general party branch of the retired, Beijing Geriatric Hospital organized the retired party members and retirees to actively watch the grand opening meeting of the 20th National Congress of the party, and collected 30 photos and 80 impression articles. After listening to the report, 86-year-old former party secretary Wang Yonglin was enthusiastic and wrote a poem entitled "Warmly Celebrating the Convening of the 20th CPC National Congress".

Retired party members and cadres of Beijing Tongren Hospital listened to and watched the grand opening meeting of the 20th CPC National Congress through online live broadcasts and TV. The retired comrades put on reading glasses and carefully made study records. Everyone unanimously expressed that as retired medical workers, we should deeply study and understand the spirit of the report of the 20th CPC National Congress, unify our thinking and actions with the arrangements and requirements of the congress, and rush to the new journey of realizing socialist modernization in an all-round way.

The general party branch of the retired, Beijing Geriatric Hospital organized the retired party members and retirees to actively watch the grand opening meeting of the 20th National Congress of the party, and collected many photos and impression articles. Li Xianfeng, chief surgeon and retired party member, wrote a poem entitled "Welcoming the Opening of the 20th National Congress of the Party".

Retired Party members of Beijing Anding Hospital listened carefully to the report delivered by General Secretary Xi Jinping on behalf of the 19th Central Committee at their homes. Sun Xiuping, captain of the vanguard of retired party members: The Party has achieved great changes, especially in the past ten years. With the strong leadership of the party, the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics has made remarkable achievements. We have witnessed the historical moment of the celebration of the centenary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, completed the historical task of poverty alleviation and building a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way. I personally felt that everyone's living standards have improved. Huang Shuzhen, an 80-year-old retired party member: I am very encouraged after watching the live broadcast. Although I am old, I still want to learn the new theory, always follow the party, and do my best to contribute to the development of the health cause.

Retired party members and cadres of Beijing Youan Hospital listened to and watched the grand opening ceremony of the 20th CPC National Congress through television and online platforms, conscientiously studied the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress, and wrote their experiences and expressed their impressions. Everyone unanimously expressed that as retired party members and retired medical workers, we should conscientiously study and comprehend the spirit of the report of the 20th CPC National Congress, give full play to our own experience and professional advantages, practice the original aspiration of doctors, keep in mind the mission of doctors, and continue to exert residual enthusiasm and contribute to the new journey of realizing socialist modernization in an all-round way. Retired party member Zhang Qianqian created paper-cutting works to celebrate the victory of the 20th National Congress of the Party.

Nine retired party members of the Beijing Municipal Physical Examination Center listened to and watched the grand opening meeting of the 20th CPC National Congress and enthusiastically exchanged their experiences. Du Bing, a retired party member: I listened to and watched the report made by General Secretary Xi Jinping throughout the whole process, which has a clear theme, comprehensive content and prominent focus. I will conscientiously study and understand new ideas, new strategies and new measures to help the high-quality development of health care under the leadership of the party. Ma Gaixiang, a retired party member: Since its founding in 1921, our party has always regarded seeking happiness for the people and rejuvenation of the nation as its original missions, always sharing a common destiny and feelings with the people. The 20th CPC National Congress pointed out the way forward, and as a retired party member, I will not stop trying after retirement. I will maintain the original aspiration of a communist party member, and make contribution to the cause of the party and the country.