In a high-level reception held on Monday to usher in the Year of the Snake, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised China's solid progress and resilience over the past 12 months, despite complex and challenging situations. The event, attended by over 2,000 people, marked the start of the Chinese New Year celebrations beginning on January 29.
\"In the Year of the Dragon, we demonstrated vitality and a can-do spirit. We endured storms and saw the rainbow,\" President Xi said, reflecting on the nation's achievements amidst adversity. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, highlighted the country's determination and composure in the face of difficulties.
Faced with a myriad of challenges, China responded with comprehensive measures, overcoming obstacles and forging ahead with determination. \"We implemented a range of policies, overcame difficulties, and advanced Chinese modernization,\" Xi noted, emphasizing the nation's steadfast progress.
At the reception, President Xi extended Spring Festival greetings to the Chinese people of all ethnic groups, compatriots in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese. He acknowledged their contributions and expressed hope for continued unity and prosperity.
Over the past year, China effectively implemented existing policies and proactively introduced a package of new measures to promote economic recovery. The nation achieved remarkable progress in technological and industrial innovation, with new productive forces advancing steadily. China's employment and consumer prices also remained stable, Xi said, underscoring the country's economic resilience.
As China enters the Year of the Snake, President Xi urged continued determination and unity to further advance the nation's development. \"We must remain steadfast and work together to achieve even greater progress,\" he concluded, inspiring confidence for the year ahead.
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Xi lauds China's solid progress despite challenges in Year of Dragon
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