In a festive gathering at Beijing's Great Hall of the People, President Xi Jinping extended warm Lunar New Year greetings to members of non-Communist parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), and personages without party affiliation. The event, held ahead of the Spring Festival which falls on January 29 this year, underscored China's emphasis on unity and collaborative development.
Addressing the assembly, President Xi, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, highlighted the importance of collective effort in achieving the nation's strategic goals. He called on non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and independent personages to leverage their unique strengths to rally broader support, build consensus, and pool wisdom for the country's advancement.
\"We must focus on high-quality development and promote greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology,\" Xi emphasized. He outlined the need for proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies to sustain sound social and economic development as China progresses toward the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025).
President Xi underscored the significance of the upcoming year in laying a solid foundation for the next five-year plan. He expressed hope that non-CPC personages would mobilize positive forces to contribute actively to deepening reforms, promoting high-quality development, and formulating proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030).
Highlighting environmental priorities, Xi stressed the need to address critical challenges in protecting the Yangtze River ecosystem. He called for concerted efforts to supervise and safeguard this vital natural resource effectively.
The president also directed attention to the private sector, urging the ACFIC to guide businesses in maintaining enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and bolstering confidence in development. He advocated for establishing and improving modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features, promoting sustainable growth in the private economy.
As China ushers in the Lunar New Year, Xi's messages reflect a commitment to unity, innovation, and shared progress. The collaborative spirit between the CPC and non-CPC entities is seen as a driving force in achieving the nation's ambitious goals and fostering a prosperous future.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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