Chinese President Xi Jinping extended warm Spring Festival greetings to members of non-Communist Party of China (CPC) political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), personages without party affiliation, and other united front members during an annual gathering at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday.
The event, held ahead of the Spring Festival—which falls on January 29 this year—brought together a diverse assembly of figures who play pivotal roles in China's socio-economic fabric. President Xi, also the general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed his appreciation for their contributions and urged them to continue their collaborative efforts in advancing the nation's development goals.
In his address, Xi emphasized the implementation of more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies. He highlighted the importance of focusing on high-quality development and enhancing self-reliance in science and technology to sustain robust social and economic progress in 2025.
\"We must unite and pool our wisdom to achieve the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan,\" Xi stated, underscoring the significance of laying a solid foundation for the next phase of China's development. He called upon non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation to leverage their unique strengths, serve the country's overarching interests, and rally broader support for the nation's central tasks.
Looking ahead, Xi expressed hope that these groups would actively contribute to comprehensively deepening reform and promoting high-quality development. He encouraged them to participate in formulating proposals for the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), mobilizing all positive forces to advance the nation's progress.
Addressing environmental concerns, Xi stressed the need to tackle critical challenges in supervising the protection of the Yangtze River ecosystem. He highlighted this as a vital component of China's commitment to sustainable development and ecological conservation.
Regarding the private sector, Xi urged the ACFIC to guide businesses in maintaining their enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and confidence in development. He advocated for the establishment and improvement of modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features, to foster a more dynamic and resilient economy.
The gathering exemplified China's emphasis on unity and collaboration among different political parties and organizations. As the nation prepares to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Xi's messages of solidarity and progress 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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