Beijing — In a gesture of unity and forward-looking optimism, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended festive greetings to non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), personages without party affiliation, and other members of the united front ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival.
On Monday, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xi, who is also the Chinese President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed his well-wishes during the annual gathering with non-CPC personages. The Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, falling on January 29 this year, marks a significant occasion for fostering solidarity and setting the tone for the year ahead.
Emphasizing the nation's goals, Xi called for the implementation of more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies. He highlighted the importance of focusing on high-quality development and enhancing self-reliance and strength in science and technology to sustain robust social and economic progress in 2025.
\"We must achieve the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan and lay a solid foundation for the next five years,\" Xi stated, underscoring the pivotal role of collective effort in reaching these milestones.
Addressing the non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation, Xi urged them to align with the central tasks and serve the country's overarching interests. He encouraged them to leverage their unique strengths to rally broader support, build consensus, and pool wisdom and strength.
Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), Xi expressed hope that non-CPC personages would mobilize all positive forces to advance development. He called on them to actively contribute to comprehensively deepening reform and promoting high-quality development, as well as to participate in formulating insightful proposals for the upcoming plan.
Highlighting environmental priorities, Xi stressed the need to address critical and challenging problems in supervising the protection of the Yangtze River ecosystem. He emphasized that safeguarding ecological systems is crucial for sustainable development.
Regarding economic sectors, Xi pointed out that the ACFIC should guide the private sector in maintaining enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and bolstering confidence in development. He advocated for establishing and improving modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features, fostering a dynamic and resilient economic environment.
The annual gathering signifies the importance of unity and collaboration among various sectors and political groups in China. As the nation prepares to celebrate the Spring Festival, Xi's messages reflect a commitment to collective progress and shared prosperity.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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