In a New Year message delivered to ring in 2025, President Xi Jinping of China emphasized the importance of confidence as the nation faces various challenges. Speaking through China Media Group and online platforms, Xi encouraged perseverance, indicating that the nation could navigate through its obstacles with diligent effort.
He noted that as China aims to complete its 14th Five-Year Plan in 2025, it will adopt proactive policies, focusing on high-quality development and enhancing self-reliance in areas such as science and technology. According to Xi, the economy is dealing with emerging uncertainties in the external environment and the need to shift from traditional growth drivers to new ones, but he firmly believes that hard work will lead to success.
Looking back on 2024, Xi shared positive developments in the economy, with projections showing the national GDP surpassing 130 trillion yuan (approximately 18.08 trillion U.S. dollars) and grain production exceeding 700 million tonnes. He also highlighted China’s advancements, such as the production of over 10 million new energy vehicles within a year and significant breakthroughs in technology sectors, including integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, and quantum communications.
6 Comments
Karamba
10 million new energy vehicles show China is leading the green revolution.
Matzomaster
This is the year of the rabbit, a year of prosperity and peace.
Rotfront
More self-reliance? What about the Uyghurs in concentration camps?
Marishka
130 trillion yuan GDP is a huge achievement!
Pupsik
Perseverance is key! We can achieve anything if we work hard.
Comandante
President Xi is right, China needs confidence to overcome challenges.