(XINHUA)

Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) talks with primary school teachers attending a training program at Beijing Normal University during a visit to the campus on September 9, the eve of Teachers' Day in China.

Xi said in a speech that good teachers are the hope of a nation. "To become a good teacher, one must have lofty ideals, solid knowledge and a kind heart," he said. He also promised that the government will give priority to education, with increased investment and greater reforms to the system.

The Chinese Government designated September 10 as Teachers' Day in 1985 to honor the teaching profession.