Chinese President Xi Jinping extended festive greetings to non-Communist Party of China (CPC) personages ahead of the Spring Festival, emphasizing unity and collaborative efforts toward national development. The annual gathering took place on Monday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where Xi addressed members of non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), personages without party affiliation, and other united front members.
With the Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese Lunar New Year, approaching on January 29, Xi highlighted the importance of the upcoming year in achieving the goals set out in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025). He stressed the implementation of more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies, focusing on high-quality development, and enhancing self-reliance in science and technology.
\"We must sustain sound social and economic development in 2025,\" Xi stated, urging collective efforts to lay a solid foundation for the next five-year plan. He called upon non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation to leverage their unique strengths in rallying support, building consensus, and pooling wisdom to serve the country's overall interests.
Xi also encouraged these groups to address critical challenges, such as supervising the protection of the Yangtze River ecosystem. He emphasized the need for mobilizing all positive forces to advance development and contribute actively to comprehensively deepening reform and promoting high-quality growth.
The ACFIC was urged to guide the private sector in maintaining enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and boosting confidence in development. Xi highlighted the importance of establishing and improving modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features to foster a robust private economy.
As China approaches the Spring Festival, Xi's messages resonate with a call for unity and innovation, aiming to galvanize various sectors of society toward shared national objectives.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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