In a heartwarming gesture ahead of the Spring Festival, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended festive greetings to non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), personages without party affiliation, and other members of the united front. The annual gathering took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday.
Xi Jinping, who is also the Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed his best wishes as the nation prepares to celebrate the Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on January 29 this year.
During the event, Xi emphasized China’s commitment to implementing more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies. He highlighted the focus on high-quality development and the importance of promoting greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology. These efforts aim to maintain robust social and economic development momentum in 2025.
The Chinese leader called upon non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation to align with the central tasks of the nation. He encouraged them to serve the overall interests of the country by leveraging their unique strengths to rally support, build consensus, and pool wisdom and strength.
Xi stressed the significance of 2025 in successfully achieving the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). He urged collective efforts to lay a solid foundation for the next five years, ensuring sustained progress and development.
The gathering reflects China’s united approach toward national development, embracing contributions from diverse political and social sectors. As the country welcomes the Lunar New Year, the call for unity and collaboration resonates strongly, setting a hopeful tone for the years ahead.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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