On the eve of International Workers' Day, Chinese President Xi Jinping extended festive greetings and best wishes to the nation's working people. The holiday, observed annually on May 1st, is a global celebration of laborers' contributions.
President Xi, who also serves as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed the greetings on behalf of the CPC Central Committee.
The message arrives during a significant year. 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the CPC's founding and also the first year of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). This period is critical for setting the trajectory for China's development goals over the next half-decade.
In his address, President Xi called on workers across the country to work diligently and deliver concrete results. He emphasized their leading role in propelling high-quality economic and social development, a core objective of the nation's current strategic planning.
Furthermore, Xi stressed the importance of safeguarding workers' lawful rights and interests. He urged party committees and governments at all levels to address the most pressing concerns of the workforce and to encourage them to strive unremittingly towards the country's grand development objectives.
The recognition of workers' efforts underscores the continuing focus on human capital as a fundamental driver of national progress, especially as China embarks on its latest five-year development cycle.
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Xi extends greetings to working people ahead of Intl. Workers' Day
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