In a gesture of unity ahead of the Spring Festival, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended festive greetings on Monday 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.
Addressing an annual gathering at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xi, who is also the Chinese President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed his appreciation for their contributions and called for continued collaboration in the nation's development. The Spring Festival, marking the Chinese Lunar New Year, falls on January 29 this year.
During his speech, Xi emphasized the implementation of more proactive and impactful macro policies, focusing on high-quality development and enhancing China's self-reliance in science and technology. He highlighted these measures as essential for sustaining sound social and economic development in 2025.
\"We must concentrate our efforts on achieving the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan and lay a solid foundation for the next five years,\" Xi stated, underscoring the significance of the nation's strategic plans.
Xi called upon non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation to focus 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.
He also expressed hope that non-CPC personages would mobilize all positive forces to advance development. \"Active contributions are needed in comprehensively deepening reform, promoting high-quality development, and formulating proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan,\" Xi remarked.
Addressing environmental concerns, Xi stressed the importance of tackling critical and challenging problems in supervising the protection of the Yangtze River ecosystem. He called for sustained efforts to preserve the vital waterway.
Regarding the private sector, Xi urged the ACFIC to guide entrepreneurs in maintaining enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and bolstering confidence in development. He emphasized the need to establish and improve modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features.
The gathering concluded with a shared commitment to unity and cooperation, setting a positive tone for the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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