Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, talks with Zhang Boli, a national ethical role model, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 5, 2021. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with national ethical role models and nomination awards winners in Beijing.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attaches great importance to the cultivation of morality and ethics throughout society, and has in many occasions expressed his opinions and expectations on the matter.

The following are some of his notable remarks in this regard:

-- A country cannot prosper without virtues, nor can anyone succeed without virtues.

-- Selfless devotion and being open and above board are the defining qualities of communists, and they are qualities that officials should cultivate and keep.

-- In running our country and society, we need to lay emphasis on both the rule of law and the rule of virtue.

-- All officials, especially those in senior positions, are expected to set a good example in upholding integrity and self-discipline, exercising public power for the public, and creating a culture of integrity in their families.

-- We should enhance our social, professional, family, and individual ethics, and create an environment where ethics are held in high esteem.