雷锋精神出版物强力发行

近日，从新闻出版总署获悉，为大力弘扬雷锋精神、促进社会主义核心价值体系建设，我国出版界计划推出132种弘扬雷锋精神的出版物，目前已出版65种。

China's publishing industry plans to release some 132 types of Lei Feng-themed publications in memory of the country's icon¹ of altruism²（利他主义） , according to the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP).

A young Chinese soldier in the 1960s, Lei Feng was known for devoting almost all his spare time and money to selflessly helping³ the needy⁴. He died from injuries sustained from being hit on the head by a pole while helping a fellow soldier direct a truck on Aug 15, 1962, at an age of 22.

A year later, late Chairman Mao Zedong called on the entire nation to follow Lei's example, and March 5 of every year is designated "Lei Feng's Day."

According to a GAPP statement, these publications, of which 65 have already entered the market, include compilations⁵ of Lei Feng's diaries, poems, proses, speeches and letters, analysis of Lei Feng's life and theories as well as stories of other contemporary（同时代的） altruistic⁶ models.

"Interpreting the rich meanings of the Lei Feng spirit and its contemporary value, these publications aim to promote the society to learn from his spirit and put it into practice," said the statement.

Several books saw immediate⁷ popularity upon releasing. "Lei Feng Quan Ji," or the complete writings of Lei Feng, has sold 200,000 copies since early February.

Some of the publications will be released in minority languages or in electronic format⁸, according to the GAPP.