Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the nation's remarkable progress over the past year despite facing \"complex and challenging\" situations. Speaking at a high-level reception on Monday to welcome the upcoming Year of the Snake, Xi highlighted China's advancements in Chinese modernization and the resilient spirit of its people.
\"In the Year of the Dragon, we demonstrated vitality and a can-do spirit. We endured storms and saw the rainbow,\" Xi remarked. He emphasized that China responded with composure, implemented comprehensive measures, overcame difficulties, and forged ahead with determination.
The reception, held by the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council, was attended by over 2,000 people. Xi extended Spring Festival greetings to Chinese people of all ethnic groups, compatriots in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region, Taiwan region, and overseas Chinese.
Over the past year, China effectively implemented existing policies and proactively introduced a package of incremental measures, which helped promote the recovery of the economy, Xi noted. The country achieved remarkable progress in technological and industrial innovation, with new quality productive forces steadily advancing. Employment and consumer prices remained stable, reflecting the robustness of China's economic foundation.
As the nation prepares to embrace the Year of the Snake, Xi called for continued efforts to advance Chinese modernization and contribute to global prosperity. His address underscored China's commitment to overcoming challenges and maintaining steady growth in the face of global uncertainties.
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Xi lauds China's solid progress despite challenges in Year of Dragon
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