On April 24, Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. held a grand flag-raising ceremony at its Wangshan plant in Suzhou to celebrate the 4th China Space Day. Zhang Xinyun, Secretary of the General Party Branch and Chairman of the company, delivered a speech. He reviewed the outstanding contributions made by aerospace practitioners to China's space cause. Taking this year's theme of China Space Day — "Dreaming of Space, Cooperation for Win-Win Results", he called on all staff to carry forward the aerospace spirit, fully accomplish the annual business and production tasks, and strive to be dream chasers and strivers in the new era.

Accompanied by the majestic national anthem of the People's Republic of China, the national flag and the corporate flag of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation rose slowly. Members of the company's leadership team, middle managers and employee representatives attended the solemn ceremony to mark the special day. Under the sound leadership of the Group and the Party Leadership Group of the Eighth Academy over the years, the company has upheld comprehensive and strict Party governance and fostered a sound and upright working environment. Driven by innovation, it has improved the quality and efficiency of economic development with steadily growing overall strength. A host of key products and major projects have been delivered successfully, and the corporate culture featuring "Integrity, Efficiency, Innovation and Transcendence" has taken deep root among all employees. The company will continue to inherit and carry forward the rigorous, prudent, meticulous and practical work style as well as the traditional aerospace spirits including the spirit of "Two Bombs, One Satellite" and the Manned Spaceflight Spirit. It will keep improving professional management capabilities, guarantee work safety, fulfill all annual business and production targets, and strive to become a global leader in the field of friction stir welding technology.