As we welcome 2025, President Xi Jinping's New Year's Eve address brings hope and inspiration to us all! 🌟 His speech reflects on the extraordinary journey China has taken over the past year and offers a glimpse into the exciting future ahead.
President Xi used the metaphor of the \"four seasons\" to describe the ups and downs of the year—experiencing \"winds and rains\" but also seeing \"rainbows\"—highlighting the challenges faced and the proactive responses China has made. He emphasized the nation's top priority: pursuing high-quality development. With a GDP surpassing 130 trillion yuan (over $18 trillion USD) and grain output exceeding 700 million tonnes, China's progress is clear. Not only are living standards improving, but the nation is becoming more self-sufficient, with \"China's bowls now filled with more Chinese grain.\"
Innovation is at the heart of China's growth. 🚀 President Xi celebrated technological breakthroughs in areas like integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, and quantum communications. Over 10 million new energy vehicles hit the roads, and the Chang'e-6 lunar probe collected samples from the far side of the moon, showcasing China's advancements in space exploration! 🌕
Visiting many places across the country, President Xi shared heartfelt stories of ordinary citizens, showing his commitment to improving people's lives. \"The concerns of the people about jobs and incomes, elderly and child care, education and medical services are always on my mind,\" he said. ❤️
On the global stage, President Xi acknowledged a world of transformation and turbulence. He reaffirmed China's role as \"a responsible major country,\" promoting global governance reform and deepening solidarity with the Global South. 🌍
Looking ahead, President Xi called for hard work and resilience. He urged everyone to be confident and contribute to \"the new journey of Chinese modernization.\" Together, we can make every effort to achieve our dreams! 💪
He concluded with a poetic vision of harmony, prosperity, happiness, and peace. \"May all your dreams come true,\" he wished.
Here's to a fantastic 2025 full of opportunities and achievements! 🎉
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