Xi Jinping Hosts Annual Gathering with Non-CPC Leaders Ahead of Spring Festival

On January 20, 2025, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Xi Jinping, who also serves as the president of China and the chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended a significant gathering with non-CPC members at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This event, held just ahead of the Spring Festival, saw participation from notable figures, including Wang Huning and Cai Qi, who hold high-ranking positions within the CPC leadership.

During the gathering, Xi extended his warmest wishes for the upcoming Spring Festival to a diverse group comprising members of non-CPC political parties and other influential figures, highlighting the importance of unity in moving forward. He took this opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the previous year, noting that despite various challenges, China had successfully met its important economic and social goals, achieving a 5 percent growth in GDP.

Xi emphasized the ongoing recovery of the economy, attributing it to effective implementation of policies and a series of strategic reforms aimed at fostering high-quality growth. He pointed out significant advancements in science and technology, which have been pivotal in driving the nation’s development forward. Additionally, he stressed the need to maintain world peace, advance human progress, and enhance the integrity and conduct of the Party and government sectors.

Looking towards 2025, Xi called on participants to engage in collective efforts in crucial areas such as the ongoing supervision of the Yangtze River's ecosystem protection. He urged all non-CPC political parties and affiliated organizations to focus on the central tasks at hand, contribute to the ambitious 14th Five-Year Plan, and support the proposal for the subsequent 15th Five-Year Plan. Xi also highlighted the importance of encouraging the private sector, ensuring that they draw upon their entrepreneurial spirit to boost development.