At a high-level reception on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping celebrated China's significant achievements during the Year of the Dragon, highlighting the nation's resilience and progress amid complex challenges. The event, held by the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council, marked the approaching 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, addressing over 2,000 attendees. He acknowledged the \"complex and challenging\" situations faced over the past twelve months and praised the country's composed and proactive responses.
President Xi emphasized that China implemented a range of comprehensive measures, overcame difficulties, and forged ahead with determination. \"Faced with complex and challenging situations, we responded with composure and implemented a range of comprehensive measures,\" he stated.
The president 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. His message underscored unity and shared progress as the nation moves into the new year.
Reflecting on economic developments, Xi highlighted that China effectively implemented existing policies and proactively introduced a package of incremental policies, promoting the recovery of the economy. He noted remarkable progress in technological and industrial innovation, with new quality productive forces advancing steadily. Employment and consumer prices remained stable, contributing to the nation's overall economic health.
The reception served as a moment to acknowledge the nation's accomplishments and look forward to continued development in the Year of the Snake. President Xi's address reaffirmed China's commitment to advancing modernization and fostering prosperity despite global uncertainties.
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Xi lauds China's solid progress despite challenges in Year of Dragon
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