At a high-level reception on Monday to ring in the Chinese New Year, President Xi Jinping lauded China's solid progress in advancing Chinese modernization over the past year, despite facing \"complex and challenging\" situations.
\"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 general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission. His remarks highlighted the nation's resilience and determination in overcoming difficulties.
Addressing an audience of over 2,000 people, 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, the Taiwan region, and overseas Chinese. The reception was held by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council to usher in the Year of the Snake, which begins on January 29.
\"Faced with complex and challenging situations, China responded with composure and implemented a range of comprehensive measures, overcame difficulties, and forged ahead with determination,\" Xi stated. He emphasized the country's efforts in effectively implementing existing policies and proactively introducing a package of incremental policies that have promoted economic recovery.
Xi noted that China achieved remarkable progress in technological and industrial innovation, with new quality productive forces advancing steadily. He also highlighted the stability of employment and consumer prices, underscoring the overall health of the nation's economy.
Looking ahead, Xi's remarks reflect confidence in China's path forward as it continues to navigate global challenges while pursuing modernization and innovation.
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Xi lauds China's solid progress despite challenges in Year of Dragon
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