At a high-level reception in Beijing on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the nation's solid progress over the past year, highlighting China's advancement in modernization despite facing \"complex and challenging\" situations. The event was held to ring in 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,\" said Xi, who also serves as general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission. His remarks emphasized the resilience and determination of the Chinese people in overcoming obstacles and achieving growth.
Facing numerous challenges, China responded with composure and implemented a range of comprehensive measures. \"We overcame difficulties and forged ahead with determination,\" Xi stated at the reception hosted by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council. The event was attended by over 2,000 people, including officials, diplomats, and representatives from various sectors.
Extending Spring Festival greetings, Xi conveyed his well-wishes to Chinese people of all ethnic groups, compatriots in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region, Taiwan region, and overseas Chinese. \"Together, we share the joy of the festival and the aspirations for a prosperous future,\" he said.
Reflecting on the past year, Xi highlighted China's effective implementation of existing policies and the introduction of new measures that have promoted economic recovery. \"We proactively introduced a package of incremental policies, which helped promote the recovery of the economy,\" he noted.
Xi also applauded the nation's remarkable progress in technological and industrial innovation. \"New quality productive forces are forging ahead steadily,\" he said, underscoring advancements that have contributed to stable employment and consumer prices.
\"China's achievements are the result of the hard work and unity of our people,\" Xi concluded, encouraging continued efforts in the new year. \"Let us carry forward the spirit of perseverance and write a new chapter in our journey towards modernization.\"
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Xi lauds China's solid progress despite challenges in Year of Dragon
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