President Xi Jinping delivers 2020 New Year message
On New Year's Eve, President Xi Jinping delivered a 2020 New Year's message through China Central Radio and Television and the Internet. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ju Peng
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 31. On New Year's Eve, President Xi Jinping delivered a 2020 New Year's message through China Central Radio and Television and the Internet. The full text is as follows:
2020 is coming soon, and I send my New Year's greetings to everyone from the capital city of Beijing!
In 2019, we watered our harvest with sweat and moved forward with determination through hard work. High quality development is steadily advancing, and China's gross domestic product is expected to approach 10 trillion yuan, with per capita income reaching 10000 US dollars. Key progress has been made in the three major battles. The coordinated development of Beijing Tianjin Hebei, the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, the construction of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, and the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta have pressed the fast forward button, and the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin have become national strategies. About 340 poverty-stricken counties across the country will be lifted out of poverty, and over 10 million people will be lifted out of poverty. Chang'e-4 landed on the far side of the moon for the first time in human history, the Long March 5 Y3 carrier rocket was successfully launched, the Snow Dragon 2 made its maiden voyage to the South Pole, the Beidou Navigation Global Network entered its sprint period, the commercial launch of 5G accelerated, and the "Phoenix Soars" at Beijing Daxing International Airport... These achievements embody the hard work and sweat of the new era's fighters, demonstrating the extraordinary Chinese style and strength.
Over the past year, reform and opening up have continuously stimulated development vitality. The reform of party and state institutions has been successfully completed. Establish a batch of free trade pilot zones and a new section of the Shanghai Free Trade Pilot Zone. The Science and Technology Innovation Board has been smoothly launched and promoted. The total amount of tax and fee reductions exceeds 2 trillion yuan. The threshold for personal income tax has been raised, many commonly used medicines by the people have been reduced in price, internet speeds and fee reductions have made screen browsing faster, and garbage classification is leading a new trend of low-carbon living. The 'Year of Grassroots Burden Reduction' allows grassroots cadres to go into battle with light equipment. Looking across the vast land of China, there are new changes and new phenomena everywhere.
Over the past year, national defense and military reforms have been solidly promoted, and the People's Army has demonstrated a strong military style in the new era. We held a National Day parade, celebrated the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Navy and Air Force, and hosted the 7th World Military Games. The first domestically produced aircraft carrier has been officially commissioned. The People's Liberation Army will always be the steel wall that defends our motherland. Let us pay tribute to the loyal defenders who protect our homeland!
In 2019, the most unforgettable event was the grand celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. We applaud the glorious achievements of the Republic for 70 years and are shaken by the hardcore forces of patriotism. The military parade formation is majestic and majestic, and the enthusiasm of the masses is flying. Tiananmen Square has become a sea of joy. Across the country, dressed in red attire, people's faces are filled with proud smiles, and 'Me and My Motherland' is sung in the streets and alleys. Patriotic sentiment brings tears to our eyes, and the spirit of patriotism builds the backbone of the nation. All of this has converged into a torrent of praise for the new China and struggle for the new era, adding infinite strength to us.
Over the past year, I have visited many places. The painting of Xiong'an New Area is slowly unfolding, Tianjin Port is flourishing, Beijing's urban sub center is thriving, Inner Mongolia's grasslands are magnificent and beautiful, the Hexi Corridor spans thousands of years and remains fresh, the nine curved Yellow River is tall and wide, majestic and peaceful, and the Huangpu River on both sides is rich in resources and people, shining brightly... The scene of prosperity in various parts of the country. I have forged my original aspiration along the journey of the Chinese revolution. From the starting point of the Red Army's Long March in Yudu, Jiangxi to the Revolutionary Museum in the capital of the Eyu Anhui Soviet Area in Xinxian, Henan, from the Gaotai West Road Army Memorial in Gansu to the Xiangshan Revolution Memorial in Beijing, every place has left me with countless thoughts. Our original aspiration and mission are the inexhaustible driving force for us to walk the Long March in the new era.
As usual, no matter how busy I am, I always make time to take a walk and have a look among the villagers. Everyone told me a lot from the bottom of their hearts, and I have always kept it in my mind. The Dulong ethnic group in Gongshan, Yunnan, the villagers in Xiadang Township, Shouning County, Fujian, all the soldiers of the "Wang Jie Class", the graduate champion class students of Beijing Sport University, children from Macau, and elderly volunteers wrote me letters. In my reply, I affirmed everyone's achievements and expressed my best wishes.
Over the past year, many people and events have moved us. Zhang Fuqing, who has hidden his achievements and original aspirations throughout his life, Huang Wenxiu, who dedicated his youth and life to poverty alleviation, 31 brave warriors in Muli, Sichuan who sacrificed their lives to put out fires, Du Fuguo, who protected his comrades with his own body, and the Chinese women's volleyball team, who won the World Cup championship with eleven consecutive victories... There are many unsung heroes who have no regrets and devoted themselves wholeheartedly. They have written extraordinary lives with the ordinariness of ordinary people.
In 2019, China continued to embrace the world with open arms. We have hosted the Second "the Belt and Road" International Cooperation Summit Forum, the Beijing World Horticultural Expo, the Asian Civilization Dialogue Conference, and the Second China International Import Expo, demonstrating to the world a civilized, open and inclusive China. I have met with many heads of state and government, shared China's propositions, enhanced friendship, and deepened consensus. There are also some countries in the world that have established diplomatic relations with China, with China having established diplomatic relations with 180 countries. Our friends are all over the world!
2020 is a milestone year. We will comprehensively build a moderately prosperous society and achieve the first centenary goal. 2020 is also the year of the decisive battle in poverty alleviation. The charge has already sounded. We must unite as one and work hard, move forward in the face of difficulties, make up for our shortcomings more solidly, lay a more solid foundation, resolutely win the battle against poverty, and achieve the goal of lifting all rural poor people out of poverty and all poverty-stricken counties out of poverty as scheduled under the current standards.
A few days ago, I attended the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Macau's return to the motherland, and I am pleased with Macau's prosperity and stability. The successful practice in Macau has shown that "One Country, Two Systems" is fully feasible, achievable, and popular. In recent months, the situation in Hong Kong has touched everyone's hearts. Without a harmonious and stable environment, how can there be a peaceful and happy home! Sincerely hope for the betterment of Hong Kong and its fellow citizens. The prosperity and stability of Hong Kong is the wish of our compatriots in Hong Kong and the expectation of the Chinese people.
The long river of history flows endlessly, with both calm winds and turbulent waves. We are not afraid of wind and rain, nor are we afraid of obstacles. China will steadfastly pursue the path of peaceful development, safeguard world peace, and promote common development. We are willing to join hands with people all over the world to actively build the "the Belt and Road", promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind, and make unremitting efforts to create a better future for mankind.
At this moment, there are still many people holding their posts, many guarding safety, and many working hard. Everyone has worked hard!
Let us seize the day and live up to our youth, and together welcome the arrival of 2020.
Wishing everyone a happy New Year!
Information source: Xinhua News Agency
