BEIJING—In a gesture of unity and forward-thinking, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended heartfelt Spring Festival greetings to members of non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), personages without party affiliation, and other united front members. The annual gathering took place on Monday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations set for January 29.
Xi, who also serves as the Chinese President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the importance of collaboration and shared purpose in his address. He highlighted China's commitment to implementing more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies, focusing on high-quality development, and enhancing self-reliance and strength in science and technology to sustain robust social and economic growth in 2025.
Calling upon non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation, Xi urged these groups to align closely with the nation's central tasks and overarching interests. \"Leverage your unique strengths to rally broader support, build consensus, and pool wisdom and strength,\" he encouraged, emphasizing their vital role in achieving the country's development goals.
As China approaches the midpoint of its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), Xi underscored the significance of meeting the established targets by 2025 to lay a solid foundation for the next five years. He expressed optimism that non-CPC personages would mobilize all positive forces to advance development, actively contribute to comprehensive reforms, promote high-quality growth, and participate in formulating proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030).
Addressing environmental concerns, Xi highlighted the critical task of protecting the Yangtze River ecosystem. He called for concerted efforts to tackle challenging supervision problems to safeguard the river's ecological health, a vital component of China's environmental sustainability goals.
Moreover, Xi encouraged the ACFIC to guide the private sector in maintaining a strong entrepreneurial spirit and confidence in development. He emphasized the importance of establishing and improving modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features, which would contribute to the country's economic resilience and innovation.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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