On Monday, at the majestic Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended heartfelt Spring Festival greetings to members of non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), personages without party affiliation, and other united front members. The Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese Lunar New Year, falls on January 29 this year.
In his address, Xi Jinping, who also serves as Chinese President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the crucial role of unity and collaboration in advancing China's development. He underscored the importance of implementing proactive and impactful macro policies, focusing on high-quality development, and promoting greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology to ensure sustained social and economic growth in 2025.
Xi called upon non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation to align with central tasks and serve the nation's overarching interests. He encouraged them to leverage their unique strengths to rally broader support, build consensus, and pool wisdom and strength. \"We must work together to achieve the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan and lay a solid foundation for the next five years,\" he stated.
Highlighting the significance of the upcoming period, Xi expressed hope that non-CPC personages would mobilize all positive forces to advance development. He urged active contributions 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 protection of the Yangtze River ecosystem. He called for enhanced supervision and collaborative efforts to safeguard this vital natural resource.
In his remarks about the private sector, Xi emphasized the role of the ACFIC in guiding businesses. He encouraged the private sector to maintain enthusiasm for entrepreneurship, bolster confidence in development, and establish modern corporate systems with distinctive Chinese features.
The gathering concluded with a renewed commitment to unity and collective effort among all parties and organizations present. As China approaches the Spring Festival, the message of collaboration and shared responsibility resonates strongly, setting a hopeful tone for the country's future endeavors.
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Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC personages
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