Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, extended festive greetings on Monday 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.
At an annual gathering held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xi conveyed his heartfelt wishes as the nation prepares to celebrate the Spring Festival, which falls on January 29 this year. The event brought together a diverse group of leaders and representatives to reflect on the past year and look forward to future progress.
Emphasizing the importance of sustained social and economic development in 2025, Xi highlighted China's commitment to implementing more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies. He called for a focused approach on high-quality development and promoting greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology.
\"We must achieve the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan and lay a solid foundation for the next five years,\" Xi stated. He underscored the critical role that non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation play in serving the country's overall interests. He urged them to leverage their unique strengths to rally broader support, build consensus, and pool wisdom and strength.
Xi also expressed hope that these groups would mobilize all positive forces to advance development. He encouraged active contribution to comprehensively deepening reform, promoting high-quality development, and formulating proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030).
Addressing environmental concerns, Xi stressed the need to tackle critical and challenging problems in the supervision of the Yangtze River ecosystem's protection. He highlighted this as a key area where collective efforts are required to ensure sustainable development.
On economic matters, Xi called upon the ACFIC to guide the private sector in maintaining enthusiasm for entrepreneurship. He emphasized the importance of bolstering confidence in development and establishing modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features.
The gathering concluded with a shared commitment to the goals outlined by Xi, setting a collaborative tone for the year ahead as China continues its journey toward high-quality growth and innovation.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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