Zou Taofen was a journalist and publisher in modern China. In 2009, Zou Taofen was named 100 as one of the hero models who made outstanding contributions to the founding of New China. Mao Zedong once commented on Zou Taofen in Yan 'an Daily: "Love the people, sincerely serve the people, do your best, and die. This is the spirit of Mr. Taofen, and this is why he touches people. "
The selection purpose of Taofen Award
In order to encourage journalists to inherit and carry forward Fan Changjiang and Zou Taofen's lofty moral character and ideological style of serving the people sincerely, commend outstanding journalists with both ability and political integrity, and show the achievements of the activities of "three studies and one work" and "going and changing" on the news front.
Give full play to the exemplary role of outstanding journalists, promote the news media to produce more excellent products and talents, promote the construction of high-quality teams with strong politics, precise business, strict discipline and positive work style, and guide and motivate journalists to adhere to and practice Marxist news outlook.
Inherit and carry forward the party's fine tradition of journalism, carry forward professionalism, abide by professional ethics, and better serve the people, socialism and the overall work of the whole party and the whole country.