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 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. The annual gathering took place on Monday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, marking a significant occasion for China's diverse political landscape.
Xi, who also serves as Chinese President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the importance of solidarity and collaboration among all parties and organizations. As the Chinese Lunar New Year approaches on January 29 this year, he underscored the nation's commitment to implementing more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies, focusing on high-quality development and bolstering self-reliance, particularly in science and technology.
\"We must sustain sound social and economic development in 2025,\" Xi stated, highlighting the crucial role that non-CPC entities play in achieving the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025). He urged them to leverage their unique strengths to rally broader support, build consensus, and pool wisdom and strength for the nation's growth.
Looking towards the future, Xi called for concerted efforts in formulating proposals for the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). He encouraged non-CPC personages to mobilize all positive forces to advance development, deepen reforms, and promote high-quality progress across various sectors.
Xi also stressed the need to address critical challenges in the protection and supervision of the Yangtze River ecosystem. He highlighted the role of the ACFIC in guiding the private sector to maintain entrepreneurial enthusiasm, boost confidence in development, and establish modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features.
The gathering reflects the Chinese mainland's commitment to inclusivity and collective effort as it embarks on new endeavors in the coming year. By uniting diverse political and social groups, China aims to lay a solid foundation for the next five years and beyond.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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