In a gesture of unity and goodwill ahead of the Spring Festival, Chinese President Xi Jinping extended festive greetings to members of non-Communist parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), and personages without party affiliation. The annual gathering was held on Monday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, symbolizing a collaborative spirit as the nation approaches the Lunar New Year on January 29.
Xi, who also serves as general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the importance of collective effort in advancing the country's development goals. He called upon the non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and independents to leverage their unique strengths to rally support, build consensus, and pool wisdom to serve the nation's interests.
\"China will implement more proactive and impactful macro policies,\" Xi stated, highlighting a focus on high-quality development and technological self-reliance. \"We aim to sustain sound social and economic development in 2025,\" he added, underscoring the significance of meeting the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) and laying a solid foundation for the subsequent five years.
Xi expressed hope that non-CPC personages would mobilize all positive forces to advance development. He encouraged active contributions towards comprehensively deepening reform, promoting high-quality growth, and formulating proposals for the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030).
Addressing environmental concerns, Xi stressed the need to tackle critical challenges in protecting the Yangtze River ecosystem. He urged for intensified supervision and innovative solutions to preserve this vital waterway's health and sustainability.
Highlighting the role of the private sector, Xi called on the ACFIC to guide private enterprises in maintaining entrepreneurial enthusiasm and confidence in development. He emphasized the importance of establishing and improving modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features.
The gathering reflects China's commitment to unity and collaborative progress as it steps into the Lunar New Year. With a focus on inclusive development and shared responsibilities, the nation's leadership aims to mobilize all sectors of society towards achieving common goals and fostering a prosperous future.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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