Chinese President Xi Jinping has lauded the nation's solid progress in advancing Chinese modernization over the past year, despite facing \"complex and challenging\" situations. Speaking at a high-level reception on Monday to ring in the Chinese New Year, Xi highlighted the country's resilience and achievements as it prepares to usher in the Year of the Snake on January 29.
\"In the Year of the Dragon, we demonstrated vitality and a can-do spirit. We endured storms and saw the rainbow,\" said Xi, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission.
Addressing an audience of over 2,000 attendees at the reception held by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, Xi extended Spring Festival greetings to the Chinese people of all ethnic groups, compatriots in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese.
Xi acknowledged the complex and challenging situations China faced over the past 12 months but emphasized the nation's composed response. \"We overcame difficulties and forged ahead with determination,\" he stated.
He highlighted that China effectively implemented existing policies and proactively introduced a package of incremental measures, promoting economic recovery. The country's efforts led to remarkable progress in technological and industrial innovation, with new productive forces advancing steadily. Additionally, China's employment and consumer prices remained stable.
As the nation prepares to welcome the Year of the Snake, Xi called for continued perseverance and unity in the face of challenges, expressing confidence in China's path toward modernization and prosperity.
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Xi lauds China's solid progress despite challenges in Year of Dragon
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