At a festive gathering ahead of the Spring Festival, Chinese President Xi Jinping extended warm greetings to non-Communist Party of China (CPC) personages, emphasizing the importance of unity and high-quality development for the nation's future.
On Monday, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xi Jinping, who is also the general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with members of non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), and personages without party affiliation.
The Spring Festival, falling on January 29 this year, marks an important time for reflection and aspiration. Xi used this occasion to highlight China's commitment to implementing proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies, focusing on high-quality development, and promoting greater self-reliance in science and technology.
\"To sustain sound social and economic development in 2025, we must harness the unique strengths of all sectors,\" Xi stated. He called upon non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and individuals without party affiliation to contribute their wisdom and strengths to the nation's central tasks and overall interests.
Xi underscored the significance of achieving the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), laying a solid foundation for the next five years. He encouraged proactive involvement in formulating proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), emphasizing the role of innovation and reform in advancing China's development.
Addressing environmental concerns, Xi stressed the need to tackle critical challenges in protecting the Yangtze River ecosystem, highlighting the importance of ecological conservation alongside economic growth.
He also urged the ACFIC to guide the private sector in maintaining entrepreneurial enthusiasm and confidence in development. \"Establishing and improving modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features is vital,\" Xi noted, emphasizing the private sector's role in the nation's economic landscape.
As China embarks on a new year, Xi's messages of unity, innovation, and shared responsibility resonate with the broader goals of national rejuvenation. His call to action serves as an invitation for all sectors to collaborate towards a prosperous and sustainable future.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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