Chinese President Xi Jinping said that « China’s reforms will never stop, and its doors will only open ever wider. »
Chinese President Xi Jinping has shared his aspirations for the upcoming year in a speech signaling an era of great change as his country prepares to celebrate seven decades of communist rule.
Wishing viewers and listeners an early Happy New Year from Beijing, Xi recalled Monday that « time stops for no one, and the seasons keep changing. » He praised the country’s rapid economic development, efforts to combat poverty and pollution, as well as « the hard work of people from all of China’s ethnic groups, who are the trail-blazers of the new era. » The Chinese leader said the nation would continue to support peaceful initiatives worldwide, such as his ambitious « One Belt, One Road » project to expand Beijing’s economic footprint abroad.
« Looking at the world at large, we’re facing a period of major change never seen in a century, » Xi said. « No matter what these changes bring, China will remain resolute and confident in its defense of its national sovereignty and security. And China’s sincerity and goodwill to safeguard world peace and promote common development will remain unchanged.
« We will continue to push ahead with the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, and continue to advocate for the development of a community of shared future for mankind. And we will work tirelessly for a more prosperous and beautiful world, » he added.
Students wave flags at Huaibei Normal University in Huaibei in China’s eastern Anhui province as they watch live coverage of a speech in Beijing by Chinese President Xi Jinping to mark the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening policy, December 18.
