4. Xi’s new year’s speech

President Xi Jinping delivers 2024 New Year’s message

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 31 – On New Year’s Eve, President Xi Jinping delivered the 2024 New Year’s message through China Central Radio and Television and the Internet. The full text is as follows:

Hello everyone! During the winter solstice, the year turns around. At this wonderful moment of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, I would like to extend my New Year’s blessings to everyone in Beijing!

In 2023, we continued to struggle and forge ahead, experienced ups and downs, saw beautiful scenery, and achieved heavy harvests. Everyone has remembered the difficulty of the past year and is full of confidence in the future.

We have made solid progress this year. Epidemic prevention and control has turned smoothly, my country’s economy has continued to pick up, and high-quality development has made solid progress. The modern industrial system has become more complete, and a number of high-end, intelligent, and green new pillar industries have emerged rapidly. Grain production has been abundant for “twenty consecutive years”, green waters and green mountains have become more beautiful, and rural revitalization has shown a new look. The comprehensive revitalization of Northeast China has written a new chapter, Xiongan New District is growing rapidly, the Yangtze River Economic Belt is pulsing with vitality, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is at the forefront. The Chinese economy has strengthened its body and bones in the storm.

We are walking very powerfully this year. After a long period of hard work, China’s innovation power and development vitality are booming. The C919 large aircraft has achieved commercial flight, the domestic large-scale cruise ship has completed its trial voyage, the Shenzhou family space relay has been launched, and the “Struggle” has reached its ultimate deep dive. Domestic fashion brands are very popular, new domestic mobile phones are hard to find, and new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products have added new highlights to Chinese manufacturing. China is striving to climb up the ladder with the spirit of constant self-improvement, and there are ever-changing creations everywhere.

We have made great strides this year. The Chengdu Universiade and the Hangzhou Asian Games were spectacular events, with athletes achieving great results. Holiday tourism is booming, the movie market is booming, “village super” and “village evening” are full of vitality, low-carbon life has gradually become a fashion, the warm atmosphere of life and the revived busy energy explain people’s pursuit of beauty and happiness. , also showed a vibrant and steaming China.

We have made a very confident progress this year. China is a great country with a great civilization. In this vast land, the lonely smoke in the desert and the drizzle in the south of the Yangtze River always make people think about it for thousands of years and make people fascinated; the nine bends of the Yellow River and the rushing of the Yangtze River always make people feel excited and full of pride. The dawn of civilization in Liangzhu and Erlitou, the written inheritance of Yin Ruins oracle bones, the cultural treasures of Sanxingdui, and the continuous cultural context of the National Edition Museum... China has such a long history and broad civilization. This is the foundation of our self-confidence. The source of strength.

China not only develops itself, but also actively embraces the world and assumes the responsibility of a major country. We successfully held the China-Central Asia Summit and the third Belt and Road International Cooperation Summit Forum, and a series of home diplomacy welcomed guests and friends from all over the world. I also visited some countries, attended some international conferences, and met with many old friends and new partners to share China’s propositions and deepen mutual consensus. Despite the changes in the world, peaceful development has always been the main theme, and win-win cooperation has always been the last word.

On the way forward, wind and rain are the norm. Some companies are facing operating pressure, some people are encountering difficulties in finding jobs and living, and natural disasters such as floods, typhoons, and earthquakes occur in some places. I am concerned about these. I am deeply moved by the fact that everyone is not afraid of the wind and rain, helping each other, facing challenges head-on, and overcoming difficulties. Hard-working farmers, hard-working workers, entrepreneurs who dare to venture and fight, soldiers who protect their families and country, people from all walks of life are sweating, and every ordinary person has made extraordinary contributions! The people will always be our greatest reliance in overcoming all difficulties and challenges.

Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of New China. We must unswervingly promote Chinese-style modernization, fully, accurately and comprehensively implement the new development concept, accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, promote high-quality development, and coordinate development and security. We must persist in seeking progress while maintaining stability, promoting stability through advancement, establishing first and then breaking, consolidate and enhance the positive trend of economic recovery, and achieve long-term economic stability. It is necessary to comprehensively deepen reform and opening up, further boost development confidence, enhance economic vitality, and make greater efforts to develop education, science and technology, and cultivate talents. We must continue to support Hong Kong and Macao in leveraging their own advantages and maintaining long-term prosperity and stability while better integrating into the overall development of the country. The reunification of the motherland is a historical necessity. Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits must join hands and share the great glory of national rejuvenation.

Our goal is both ambitious and simple. In the final analysis, it is to let the people live a better life. The upbringing and education of children, the employment and success of young people, and the medical care and elderly care of the elderly are family affairs and state affairs. We must work together to get these things done well. Nowadays, the pace of society is very fast, everyone is very busy, and work and life are very stressful. We need to create a warm and harmonious social atmosphere, expand an inclusive and active space for innovation, and create convenient and comfortable living conditions so that everyone can be happy, live a brilliant life, and make their dreams come true.

Currently, there are still some places in the world that are in the flames of war. The Chinese people are well aware of the preciousness of peace. We are willing to work with the international community to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind and build a better world with the future of mankind in mind and the well-being of the people.

At this moment, the night is colorful and thousands of houses are lit up. Let us work together to wish the motherland prosperity and world peace! I wish you all good luck and good health throughout the seasons!

Thank you all!