In a gesture of unity and collaboration 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 gathering took place on Monday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Xi Jinping, who is also the Chinese President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the significance of working together to achieve the nation's development goals. He underscored China's commitment to implementing more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies, focusing on high-quality development, and enhancing self-reliance in science and technology to ensure sustained social and economic progress in 2025.
\"We must pool our wisdom and strength to serve the country's overall interests,\" Xi said. He called on non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation to leverage their unique strengths, rally broader support, and build consensus. He highlighted the importance of achieving the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) and laying a solid foundation for the next phase of growth.
Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), Xi expressed hope that non-CPC personages would mobilize all positive forces to advance development. He encouraged them to actively contribute to deepening reforms and promoting high-quality development, emphasizing the crucial role of their proposals and insights in shaping the nation's future.
Addressing environmental concerns, Xi stressed the need to tackle critical and challenging issues in supervising the protection of the Yangtze River ecosystem. \"Protecting our environment is an integral part of our development strategy,\" he stated.
Xi also urged the ACFIC to guide the private sector in maintaining enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and bolstering confidence in development. He highlighted the importance of establishing and improving modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features, aiming to foster a vibrant and resilient private sector.
The Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese Lunar New Year, falls on January 29 this year. The annual gathering has become a tradition, reflecting the CPC's commitment to inclusive governance and collaboration with various sectors of society. As China embarks on a new year, Xi's message reinforces the nation's focus on unity, innovation, and sustainable development.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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