Xu Limin, a county publicity official in Zhejiang province, has been posthumously given the title of \u201cModel of the Times\u201d by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.<\/p>\n
Xu, a Party member, died in September 2022 at age 52 due to overwork.<\/p>\n
His career was marked by a deep commitment to rural communities and cultural preservation. He served in various roles, including being a member of the Standing Committee of the Pujiang County Party Committee in Zhejiang, and head of the county\u2019s publicity department.<\/p>\n
Xu was a tireless advocate for the Shangshan culture, a Neolithic culture represented by the Shangshan archaeological site.<\/p>\n
He spearheaded efforts to promote research, interpretation and national recognition of the culture, including securing exhibitions at the National Museum of China and inviting prominent scholars to contribute to the project.<\/p>\n
His dedication resulted in the Shangshan site\u2019s inclusion in China\u2019s top\u201d100 Archaeological Discoveries in 100 Years\u201d. The Shangshan Archaeological Site Park was also selected for the national archaeological site park list.<\/p>\n
Xu\u2019s dedication extended beyond cultural preservation.<\/p>\n
During his time as Party secretary of Yuzhai township in Pujiang, Xu witnessed residents suffering from water shortages.<\/p>\n
He visited the reservoir construction site more than 100 times and eventually succeeded in building the Shenqingyuan Reservoir.<\/p>\n
He also launched an online platform to swiftly respond to residents\u2019 complaints and suggestions, which has now become a \u201cgolden name card\u201d for enriching grassroots governance in Pujiang.<\/p>\n
\u201cComrade Xu always did something that truly benefited common people wherever he went,\u201d said Zhang Haiping, former director of the Yuzhai Township Agricultural Office.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s like he intended to plant a seed at the place, make it sprout and bring benefits there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Xu\u2019s story exemplifies dedication to public service and cultural preservation, earning him recognition as a \u201cModel of the Times\u201d, according to a statement issued by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee.<\/p>\n