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On June 30, at the city-wide “Two Excellences and One Pioneer” commendation conference convened by the Jieshou Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, Comrade Zhang Xiangjun, Secretary of the Joint Party Branch of Shanxi Juxian Graphite New Materials Co., Ltd., was awarded the honorary title of “Outstanding Communist Party Member” of Jieshou City, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to grassroots governance, enterprise development, and social responsibility. This honor not only underscores the high regard for Comrade Zhang Xiangjun’s personal Party spirit and practical achievements but also serves as powerful evidence of Juxian Graphite’s steadfast commitment to using Party building as a guiding principle, seamlessly integrating the vanguard role of its Party members with the company’s development strategy.

As the Party branch secretary of Juxian Graphite, Comrade Zhang Xiangjun has consistently upheld the principle that “each Party member is a banner, and each Party branch is a fortress.” He has deeply integrated Party building into the development of a 100,000‑ton‑per‑year carbon products industrial chain, fostering synergy among Party building, production, and innovation. Leading his team, he has focused on the R&D of ultra‑high‑power graphite electrodes, facilitating strategic collaborations with Sinopec and three other partners, and putting into practice the concept of “digital‑intelligence‑driven, innovation‑fueled transformation” to advance new‑type productive forces. With employees at heart, he has leveraged Party building to strengthen mass organization work, rallying collective resolve and turning the red engine into a powerful force for overcoming challenges. Moreover, he has embedded Party building throughout all aspects of the company’s operations—production, project construction, and technological R&D—using Party leadership to unite the wisdom and strength of every employee.

Comrade Zhang Xiangjun has consistently upheld the principle of using Party building to lead mass organization work, uniting and rallying the workforce. He has taken the lead in launching initiatives such as post‑based contributions and skills competitions, thereby establishing a robust platform for employees’ growth and career development. Within the enterprise, he has fostered a strong culture of emulation, learning, and striving for excellence, with a spirit of responsibility and proactive action. Through programs like the “President’s Technological Innovation Award” and the “Five Smalls” competition, he has encouraged innovation across the board, effectively energizing the company’s internal momentum and further strengthening its cohesion and combat effectiveness. As he often says, “The enterprise’s development cannot do without the hard work of every employee; only by ensuring that all staff share in the fruits of growth can the company achieve sustained, steady progress.” This people‑centered management philosophy has greatly inspired employees’ enthusiasm and creativity, forging a powerful synergy that drives the company’s high‑quality development.

This honor is both a recognition and a source of motivation. Comrade Zhang Xiangjun stated that he will take “excellence” as a new starting point, remain true to his original aspiration and shoulder responsibilities with courage, and, from his post, press forward once again to further deepen the integration of the “Party‑building chain” with the “industrial chain,” ensuring that the Party flag flies high on the production frontlines. With the steadfast character of graphite, he will contribute his strength and add brilliance to Jiexiu’s high‑quality development.