In a gesture of unity and forward momentum, 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), and personages without party affiliation ahead of the 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, emphasized the importance of solidarity in achieving the nation's ambitious goals. The Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on January 29 this year, served as a backdrop for this significant gathering.
Xi highlighted China's commitment to implementing more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies, focusing on high-quality development, and enhancing self-reliance in science and technology. These efforts aim to sustain robust social and economic progress leading up to 2025.
He called upon non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation to align with the central tasks, serve the country's overarching interests, and harness their unique strengths. Xi urged them to rally broader support, build consensus, and pool collective wisdom and strength to advance the nation's development objectives.
Underscoring the significance of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), Xi stressed the need to achieve its targets by 2025, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent five years. He encouraged contributions toward formulating proposals for the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), emphasizing the role of diverse perspectives in shaping China's future.
Addressing environmental concerns, Xi pointed out the critical challenges in supervising the protection of the Yangtze River ecosystem. He highlighted the necessity of resolving these issues to ensure sustainable development and ecological balance.
Xi also reflected on the role of the ACFIC in guiding the private sector. He encouraged the federation to inspire entrepreneurship, bolster confidence in development, and establish modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese characteristics. This, he noted, would contribute significantly to the nation's economic vitality and innovation capacity.
The event underscored the importance of unity across all sectors of society as China navigates its development path amid global uncertainties. Xi's message aimed to inspire collaborative efforts to overcome challenges and achieve shared prosperity.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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