In a gesture of unity and forward momentum, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended festive 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 ahead of the Spring Festival.
The annual gathering took place on Monday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, marking a significant moment of collaboration and shared vision as the nation prepares to celebrate the Lunar New Year on January 29.
During the event, Xi emphasized China's commitment to implementing more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies in the coming year. He highlighted the nation's focus on high-quality development and the promotion of greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology. These efforts aim to sustain robust social and economic progress throughout 2025.
Xi called upon non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation to concentrate on central tasks and serve the country's overall interests. He encouraged them to leverage their unique strengths to rally broader support, build consensus, and pool wisdom and strength, contributing to the nation's shared goals.
Underscoring the importance of achieving the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), Xi stressed the need to lay 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, promote high-quality development, and participate in formulating proposals for the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030).
Addressing environmental concerns, Xi highlighted the necessity to tackle critical and challenging problems in supervising the protection of the Yangtze River ecosystem. He emphasized the importance of ecological conservation as a cornerstone of sustainable development.
Xi also directed the ACFIC to guide the private sector in maintaining enthusiasm for entrepreneurship, bolstering confidence in development, and establishing and improving modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features. This approach aims to foster a vibrant and innovative private economy, contributing to the nation's overall prosperity.
The gathering reflects a collective dedication to unity and shared progress as China moves forward into the new year. By embracing collaboration and focusing on key developmental goals, the nation seeks to usher in a period of sustained growth and positive transformation.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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