As the Spring Festival approaches, Chinese President Xi Jinping extended festive greetings to non-CPC personages at a grand gathering held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The event, which took place on Monday, saw Xi Jinping, who is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveying his best wishes ahead of the Lunar New Year, which falls on January 29 this year.
In his address, Xi Jinping emphasized China's commitment to implementing more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies. He highlighted the nation's focus on high-quality development and the promotion of greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology to ensure sustained social and economic progress in 2025.
Xi called upon non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), and personages without party affiliation to align closely with central tasks and serve the country's overarching interests. He urged them to leverage their unique strengths to rally broader support, build consensus, and pool wisdom and strength for the nation's development.
Underscoring the importance of meeting the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), Xi stressed laying 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 formulate proposals for the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030).
Addressing environmental concerns, Xi emphasized the need to tackle critical and challenging problems in the supervision of the Yangtze River ecosystem's protection. He highlighted the significance of safeguarding the environment while pursuing economic growth.
Xi also called on the ACFIC to guide the private sector in maintaining enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and bolstering confidence in development. He encouraged the establishment and improvement of modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features, aiming to enhance the vitality and competitiveness of private enterprises.
The gathering underscored the Chinese leadership's focus on unity and collaboration across political parties and social sectors. As China prepares to welcome the Lunar New Year, Xi's messages highlight the collective effort required to achieve the nation's ambitious goals and foster a prosperous and harmonious society.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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