In a high-level reception held on Monday to ring in the Chinese New Year, President Xi Jinping celebrated China's solid progress over the past year, acknowledging the nation's resilience and determination in the face of 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,\" President Xi remarked to an audience of over 2,000 attendees. The event, hosted by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the State Council, served as a platform for reflection and anticipation as the country prepares to welcome the Year of the Snake on January 29.
As both the General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi highlighted China's composure and proactive measures in navigating the difficulties of the past 12 months. \"Faced with complex and challenging situations, we responded with composure and implemented a range of comprehensive measures, overcame difficulties, and forged ahead with determination,\" he stated.
President Xi extended heartfelt 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. His message of unity and shared progress emphasized the collective efforts that have propelled the nation forward.
Reflecting on the achievements of the past year, Xi noted that China effectively implemented existing policies while introducing a package of new, incremental measures that have promoted economic recovery. The nation's commitment to technological and industrial innovation has yielded remarkable progress, with new quality productive forces emerging steadily.
\"China's employment and consumer prices remained stable,\" Xi added, highlighting the economic resilience that has been a cornerstone of the country's development amid global uncertainties.
As China stands on the threshold of the Year of the Snake, President Xi's optimistic outlook serves as an encouragement to continue the momentum of modernization and innovation. The nation's ability to adapt and thrive despite challenges underscores its influential role in global affairs and its commitment to fostering prosperity for its people.
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Xi lauds China's solid progress despite challenges in Year of Dragon
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