In a festive gathering at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended warm Spring Festival greetings to members of non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), personages without party affiliation, and other members of the united front.
As the Chinese New Year approaches on January 29 this year, Xi, who is also the Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed his best wishes during the annual event. He emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration among all sectors of society to achieve the nation's development goals.
Xi highlighted China's commitment to implementing more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies. He underscored the focus on high-quality development and the promotion of greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology. These efforts aim to sustain sound social and economic progress in 2025.
Addressing non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation, Xi called on them to concentrate on central tasks and serve the country's overarching interests. He encouraged them to leverage their unique strengths to rally broader support, build consensus, and pool wisdom and strength for the nation's advancement.
Xi underscored the significance of achieving the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) within the designated timeline, laying a solid foundation for the next five years. He expressed hope that non-CPC personages would mobilize all positive forces to advance development, actively contribute to comprehensively deepening reform, promoting high-quality growth, and formulating proposals for the forthcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030).
The president also stressed the need to address critical and challenging problems in the supervision of the Yangtze River ecosystem's protection. This initiative is crucial for ecological conservation and sustainable development.
Regarding the role of the ACFIC, Xi urged the federation to guide the private sector in maintaining enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and bolstering confidence in development. He advocated for the establishment and improvement of modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features, contributing to the nation's economic vitality.
As the nation prepares to celebrate the Spring Festival, Xi's message resonates with a call for unity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to the country's development and prosperity.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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