Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, visited Shenyang, the capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Thursday ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival.
As the most significant festival for the Chinese people, the Spring Festival, which falls on January 29 this year, is a time of family reunions and cultural celebrations. Xi's visit to Shenyang underscores the importance of ensuring a prosperous and joyous festival for all.
During his visit, Xi inspected a local food market and a residential community, engaging with vendors and residents to learn about the supply of goods during the holiday season. He inquired about measures in place to meet residents' daily needs and efforts to optimize public services. Xi also reviewed the progress made in improving people's livelihoods in the area.
\"It is essential that everyone can celebrate the Spring Festival with abundance and happiness,\" Xi emphasized during his interactions with the community.
For more than a decade, Xi, as the top leader of the Party and the state, has made it a tradition to spend time with ordinary people ahead of the Spring Festival. His visits reflect a commitment to staying connected with citizens and addressing their concerns firsthand.
The Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a time when millions of people across China travel to their hometowns. Ensuring smooth logistics, sufficient supplies, and enhanced public services during this period is a significant undertaking for local and national authorities.
Xi's visit to Shenyang highlights the focus on the well-being of residents in northeastern China, a region known for its rich cultural heritage and vital contributions to the nation's economy.
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