Chinese President Xi Jinping extended warm Spring Festival greetings to non-Communist Party of China (CPC) personages during an annual gathering at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. The event brought together members of non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), and individuals without party affiliation, as the nation prepares to celebrate the Lunar New Year on January 29.
In his address, Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving China's development goals for 2025 and beyond. He highlighted the need for more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies, a focus on high-quality development, and increased self-reliance in science and technology to ensure sustained social and economic progress.
\"Achieving the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan is crucial,\" Xi stated. \"We must lay a solid foundation for the next five years and work together to build consensus, pool wisdom, and strengthen our collective efforts.\"
Xi called upon non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation to leverage their unique strengths in serving the country's overarching interests. He urged them to mobilize positive forces, contribute to deepening reforms, and actively participate in formulating proposals for the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030).
Addressing environmental concerns, Xi stressed the need to tackle critical challenges in protecting the Yangtze River ecosystem. He underscored the importance of oversight and supervision in safeguarding this vital natural resource.
Turning to the private sector, Xi encouraged the ACFIC to guide businesses in fostering enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and bolstering confidence in development. He advocated for the establishment and improvement of modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features, aiming to enhance the sector's contribution to the nation's economic growth.
As China prepares to celebrate the Spring Festival, Xi's message resonated with a call for unity and collective effort across all sectors of society. His emphasis on cooperation and shared responsibility sets a hopeful tone for the nation's journey toward high-quality development and prosperity.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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