The “Hero Stand” of the Football City: A city’s courageous declaration of the rule of law. Yongzhou protects good deeds with systems, allowing justice and warmth to stand on the same stage.
Time: 2026-02-02 14:43Source: Hunan Provincial Volunteer FoundationEditor in charge: Chen Yan
Hunan Rule of Law News all-media reporter Yang Youlin correspondent Qin Wenjie Ding Shuhui
On the evening of January 24, the Yongzhou Gymnasium was filled with excitement.CMGThe final of the mass football match is in full swing. In the excited stands, a group of “special guests” with solemn and warm expressions attracted attention – they are national and provincial advanced individual representatives who have been commended in Yongzhou City over the years. Retired policeman Li Weihong sits tall and tall among them. His deeds in 1997 when he was seriously injured while trying to arrest a knife-wielding robber are still etched in the fabric of this city.
This sports event full of hard work and unity has been given a deeper meaning because of their arrival: it is not only a game, but also a warm ceremony in which the whole society pays tribute to the heroes, and a two-way journey between the spirit of justice and the character of the city.
Acting bravely when facing justice is an instant bloom of the glory of human nature, and it is also an indispensable spiritual foundation for a civilized society. The Political and Legal Affairs Committee of the Yongzhou Municipal Party Committee realizes that promoting the spirit of courage and courage is related to the cultivation of socialist core values, innovation in social governance and the foundation of safety construction. To this end, they use systematic thinking and the rule of law to strive to build a long-term mechanism that “the brave will have no worries and the good will shine”, and gather the scattered sparks of justice into a warm light that illuminates the entire city. This is a profound urban narrative – using football, a sport of great passion and unity, to praise the heroism of those who act for justice; it is also a clear-cut “declaration of the rule of law”: In Yongzhou, justice will not be betrayed, and heroes will be favored by the times.
Yongzhou bravely went to the competition site as a representative of the personnel.
From “lone warrior” to “team battle”:System protection to prevent heroes from walking alone
Acting bravely should never be a lonely adventure. Yongzhou City has incorporated it into the overall layout of social governance modernization, promoting the formation of a co-construction pattern of party committee leadership, government responsibility, political and legal coordination, departmental linkage, and social participation, so as to build a solid and reliable “backup system” for heroes.
The policy framework takes the lead in building a “protective wall”. In 2022, Yongzhou City, in accordance with provincial regulations, took the lead in formulating and issuing institutional documents to strengthen the protection of the rights and interests of people who volunteer for justice, which is like drawing a clear “protection navigation map.” The document clearly defines the scope of behavior and standardizes the entire process from declaration and verification to publicity and confirmation, ensuring that every good deed can be recognized promptly and fairly; it innovatively establishes an “instant confirmation” mechanism, which can complete preliminary identification within 7 working days for behaviors with clear facts and conclusive evidence, achieving “quick response and precise escort”, allowing heroes to receive medical assistance and legal support as soon as possible.
The organization network will simultaneously roll out the “service network”. The bravery assessment committees at the city and county levels are led by the Political and Legal Affairs Committee, with collaboration from the public security, civil affairs, finance and other departments to ensure the authority and credibility of the identification work. In 2023, the Yongzhou City Volunteer Association was officially established and became an important platform to gather social love. It has raised 1.176 million yuan in social donations so far. Special funds are generally set up in all counties and cities, and the financial budgets guarantee them, so as to relieve the worries of funding for commendations, pensions and assistance from the source.
Yongzhou was invited to watch the game as a representative.
More than just a certificate: a “Hero Life Plan” for full protection
From coming forward to being stable for the rest of your life, protection must be online throughout the entire process. Yongzhou City is committed to paving a “worry-free road” from immediate assistance to long-term care, so that heroes can truly achieve “life sustainability.”
Confirmation of commendation “without delay” and response to good deeds “in time”. In 2025, the city confirmed a total of 32 cases involving 42 people who acted bravely, and rewarded nearly 100,000 yuan. Over the years, a total of 609 people have been confirmed, and a total of 3.812 million yuan in various rewards and pensions have been issued. This timely recognition is the most direct tribute to a heroic act.
Medical life is “fully supported”, and there is a “list” of assistance for difficulties. For injured people, medical institutions across the city have opened “green channels” and adhere to priority treatment. The cost coordination mechanism ensures that treatment is not delayed due to financial problems. For individuals and families whose lives are difficult due to their righteous deeds, the policy is comprehensive: employment assistance and public welfare jobs are prioritized; they are included in the scope of subsistence allowances and temporary assistance; and the children of deceased personnel are included in the orphan security system… In 2025, many heroes and their families received provincial medical assistance and educational assistance for their children.
Normal care is “always on the line” and organizational warmth is “always with you”. During the Spring Festival, concentrated condolences and daily visits and contacts continue to be carried out, making “being seen, remembered, and cared for” the norm in the lives of heroes.
Make justice more popular on “hot searches”: spreading is the deepest tribute
Heroes should not only be recorded, but also celebrated. The Political and Legal Affairs Committee of the Yongzhou Municipal Party Committee strives to create a strong social atmosphere of “advocating heroes, learning from heroes, and caring for heroes”. Through multiple communication and emotional resonance, the bravery for righteousness can be sublimated from “news events” to “city memory” and achieve a deep arrival from “flow” to “retention”.
Set a benchmark and let heroes “break the circle”. In 2025, Li Xiangxuan charged twice at the fire scene to rescue three children, and was awarded the “Hunan Warrior” in the national bravery list for the second and third quarter of 2025 (only 2 people in the province were on the list). Over the years, a total of 58 outstanding individuals at the national and provincial levels have emerged in the city. They are not only names, but also banners.
Innovate narratives to make stories “empathic”. Invite heroes to the stands of CMG mass football matches to sublimate the spirit of dedication in a fighting atmosphere; through media reports, tours, and interactive activities, we will tell the story of the “changes and changes” of heroes such as Li Weihong and Li Xiangxuan in different periods.
Ritual inheritance allows the spirit to “take root”. Activities such as Qingming tributes and deeds broadcasts give respect a sense of ritual, stimulate emotional resonance and value recognition in the whole society, and integrate bravery into the cultural fabric of the city.
Rules are the hardest “backbone”: the rule of law accurately guides good deeds
Football matches pay attention to rules, and justice requires the protection of the rule of law. Yongzhou City will fully incorporate the work of bravery into the rule of law, use the certainty of rules to protect the spontaneity of good deeds, and equip heroes with the “strongest legal equipment.”
Determine in accordance with the law and eliminate “ambiguous space”. Strictly follow legal conditions and procedures to ensure that every determination can withstand testing and achieve the leap from “emotional recognition” to “legal confirmation”.
Rely on the law for protection and say goodbye to “momentary impulses”. Rights and interests are aligned with laws and regulations such as the Civil Code, Work-related Injury Insurance Regulations, and Interim Measures for Social Assistance, making medical treatment, work-related injuries, subsistence allowances, etc. legal rights rather than temporary gifts.
The beacon of the rule of law illuminates the path of the brave. Clear rules send a firm message to society that “those who work for everyone should not be allowed to freeze to death in the snow” and encourage more people to put aside their worries and step forward at critical moments.
There is a popular saying on the Internet: “Not all heroes wear capes. They may also wear security uniforms, work clothes or plaid shirts.” Yongzhou’s practice is to allow these “ordinary” heroes to enjoy the glory of capes. Inviting those who act bravely for justice to the stands of mass football matches completes a spiritual image grafting: an act of justice, like a wonderful goal on the football field, deserves the warmest applause and the most solemn awards.
The scene of the CMG Mass Football Finals.
Let every act of kindness light up the city’s highlight moment
The whistle of the CMG final will end, but Yongzhou’s “social event” about justice and courage will never end. From Li Weihong to Li Xiangxuan, from the 609 recorded names to the countless unnamed kindnesses, the spirit of courage and courage has taken root and flourished here.
Behind this is a full-link mechanism of “identification-commendation-guarantee-propaganda” that is operating steadily. It is a social safety net woven together by the rule of law and warmth. This vivid practice, which is based on the system, takes the rule of law as its track, cares as its veins, and communication as its wings, profoundly explains the practical significance of “virtue is not alone, there must be neighbors” in modern social governance. It allows every time you step forward to be firmly caught, and every passionate dedication has a warm response.
In Yongzhou, acting bravely is no longer a lonely legend, but a collective city choice that can be expected, guaranteed, and praised. This “City Declaration” jointly written by the light of humanity and the warmth of the system is quietly shaping a modern city that feels safer, warmer and more just, and makes peace and the rule of law the most solid foundation.
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