a fundamental task crucial for generations to come

To our minds, capital construction is a fundamental task crucial for generations to come.

在我们看来, 基本建设是百年大计.

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Education, as a fundamental task crucial for generations to come, is the cornerstone of national revival; and fairness of education is the important foundation of social justice and the significant benchmark of social civilization progress.

百年大计，教育为本，教育是民族振兴的基石，教育公平则是社会公平的重要基础，是衡量社会文明进步程度的重要标杆。

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