Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, extended festive greetings on Monday to members of 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 Spring Festival.
During the annual gathering held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xi conveyed his warm wishes for the Lunar New Year, which falls on January 29 this year. He highlighted the significance of unity and collaboration in achieving the nation's development goals.
Emphasizing China's commitment to sustaining sound social and economic development in 2025, Xi stated that the country will implement more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies. "We will focus on high-quality development and promote greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology," he remarked.
Xi called upon non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation to concentrate on central tasks and serve the country's overall interests. He encouraged them to leverage their unique strengths to rally broader support, build consensus, and pool wisdom and strength. "Your contributions are vital in mobilizing all positive forces to advance our development," he affirmed.
Highlighting the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), Xi underscored the importance of achieving these goals by 2025 and laying a solid foundation for the next five years. He expressed hope that non-CPC personages would actively contribute to comprehensively deepening reform and promoting high-quality development.
Xi also stressed the need to address critical and challenging problems, particularly in the supervision of the Yangtze River ecosystem's protection. He urged concerted efforts to safeguard the environment and ensure sustainable development.
Addressing the private sector, Xi called on the ACFIC to guide businesses in maintaining enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and bolstering confidence in development. He advocated for establishing and improving modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features, enhancing the vitality and competitiveness of private enterprises.
The gathering concluded with a shared commitment to pursue the nation's development objectives and to foster a harmonious and prosperous society. As the Spring Festival approaches, Xi's messages of unity and forward momentum set a hopeful tone for the year ahead.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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