Xi Jinping Calls for Unity at Spring Festival Gathering with Non-CPC Leaders
On Monday, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended festive greetings ahead of the Spring Festival to members of non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), and personages without party affiliation. The gathering was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, marking an annual tradition of fostering unity and collaboration among China's diverse political landscape.
The Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on January 29 this year, is a time of reflection and new beginnings. Xi, who is also the Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the importance of collective effort in achieving the nation's development goals.
During the event, Xi highlighted China's commitment to implementing more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies. He stressed the focus on high-quality development and promoting greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology to sustain sound social and economic progress in 2025.
\"We must harness the unique strengths of all political parties and individuals to rally broader support, build consensus, and pool wisdom and strength,\" Xi said. He called on non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation to concentrate on central tasks and serve the country's overall interests.
Xi underscored the significance of achieving the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) and laying a solid foundation for the subsequent 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). He expressed hope that non-CPC personages would mobilize all positive forces to advance development, contribute to comprehensive reforms, and promote high-quality growth.
Addressing environmental concerns, Xi stressed the need to tackle critical challenges in the protection of the Yangtze River ecosystem. \"Safeguarding our natural resources is essential for sustainable development,\" he noted.
In his remarks to the ACFIC, Xi encouraged the organization to guide the private sector in maintaining enthusiasm for entrepreneurship. He urged them to bolster confidence in development and to establish and improve modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features.
The gathering concluded with a shared commitment to unity and collaboration, setting a hopeful tone for the upcoming Lunar New Year. The involvement of non-CPC leaders signifies an inclusive approach to China's development, aiming to harness diverse perspectives and strengths.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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