Xi Jinping Lauds China's Progress Amid Challenges in the Year of the Dragon
At a high-level reception in Beijing on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping celebrated the country's solid advancements in Chinese modernization over the past 12 months, despite facing \"complex and challenging\" situations. The event, held by the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council, was organized to welcome the upcoming Year of the Snake, which begins on January 29.
\"In the Year of the Dragon, we demonstrated vitality and a can-do spirit. We endured storms and saw the rainbow,\" President Xi remarked, highlighting the nation's resilience and determination. As the general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi emphasized China's composed response to various difficulties, implementing comprehensive measures to overcome obstacles and forge ahead.
The reception was attended by over 2,000 guests, where President 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 region, and overseas Chinese communities. His message underscored unity and shared prosperity among all Chinese people, regardless of their location.
Reflecting on the past year, Xi noted that China effectively implemented existing policies while proactively introducing a package of incremental measures. These efforts contributed to promoting the recovery of the economy, achieving remarkable progress in technological and industrial innovation, and advancing new quality productive forces steadily.
\"China's employment and consumer prices remained stable,\" Xi said, underscoring the nation's economic resilience. The president's remarks highlighted the government's commitment to sustaining economic growth and stability amid global uncertainties.
As the nation prepares to enter the Year of the Snake, President Xi's optimistic outlook serves as an inspiration for continued progress and development. His speech reaffirmed China's dedication to modernization and its readiness to face future challenges with confidence and unity.
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Xi lauds China's solid progress despite challenges in Year of Dragon
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