Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended heartfelt Spring Festival 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 at an annual gathering held on Monday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
The Spring Festival, marking the Chinese Lunar New Year, falls on January 29 this year. As the nation prepares for this significant cultural celebration, Xi Jinping acknowledged the contributions of non-CPC personages to China’s development and called for continued unity and cooperation in the year ahead.
During the event, Xi emphasized the importance of implementing more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies to sustain the country’s economic and social development in 2025. He highlighted the focus on high-quality development and the need to promote greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology.
Addressing the assembled leaders and representatives, Xi urged non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation to concentrate on the central tasks of the nation, serve the overall interests of the country, and leverage their unique strengths. He called for broader efforts to rally support, build consensus, and pool wisdom and strength from all sectors of society.
“Efforts should be made in 2025 to successfully accomplish the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and lay a solid foundation for the next five years,” Xi stressed, underscoring the significance of the upcoming period in China’s development trajectory.
The gathering underscored the CPC’s commitment to inclusive governance and highlighted the vital role of non-CPC entities in achieving the nation’s goals. As China stands on the cusp of a new lunar year, the call for unity and collective effort resonates across the country, setting a hopeful tone for the times ahead.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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