2021, the year that marks the beginning of the new period of China’s Five-Year Plan and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is upon us. What are Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expectations for 2021, especially after the country’s hard-won results in 2020? Clues can be found in his New Year’s speech.
2021: “The fight is the only way to advance”
China will enter a new phase of development to build a modern socialist country comprehensively in 2021, as the CPC leaders adopted proposals for formulating the 14th Five-Year Plan and long-term goals.
“There is a long way to go; continuing to strive is the only way to move forwardXi said in his speech, calling for accelerating efforts to establish a new development model, implement quality development, and deepen reforms and openness.
Going beyond virus testing considerations, China’s top leaders set economic priorities for 2021 at the important central economy working conference in December, stressing that China will keep its macroeconomic policies consistent. , stable and sustainable in 2021, with the continued implementation of a proactive fiscal policy and a prudent monetary policy.
In 2021, the country will take a decisive first step in the construction of the new development paradigm in which domestic and foreign markets reinforce each other, with the domestic market as a pillar.
Meanwhile, Xi Jinping stressed the need to continue to work hard to promote the revitalization of rural areas, with the country having achieved decisive success in eradicating extreme poverty in 2020.
Over the next five years, efforts will be made to consolidate the gains in the fight against poverty and fully promote the strategy of rural revitalization, according to the central committee of the CPC the main objectives proposed in terms of social and economic development for the period. of the 14th five-year plan (2021-2025).
To achieve all these goals, maintaining the party leadership is the most fundamental guarantee, Xi Jinping has said many times.
In his New Year’s speech, Xi Jinping described the Party as a gigantic vessel that steadily moves China forward with the expectations of the people and the hope of the nation and stressed the importance of “The original aspiration”.
The CCP was founded with an original aspiration: the mission of seeking happiness for the Chinese people and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and has remained true to the people-centered development philosophy.
The CCP’s initial aspiration is even stronger 100 years later, Xi said.
2020: “Extraordinary” in various fields
President Xi Jinping called the year 2020“Anti-epidemic epic” and devoted much of his speech to highlighting China’s People’s War against COVID-19.
“Greatness is forged in the ordinary. The heroes come from the people. Each person is remarkable! ” Xi said, before sending his sympathy to all those infected with the coronavirus.
In September, three outstanding healthcare professionals were named awarded the national honorary title “Hero of the people”, while a total of 1,499 people, 500 groups, 186 CPC members and 150 primary Party organizations were praised for their role in combating the epidemic, and 14 other Party members were posthumously awarded .
Meanwhile, China has actively participated in several global meetings to provide the international community with solutions and feedback, such as the virtual G20 summit on COVID-19, the summit of the Association of Nations of Southeast Asia (ASEAN), China, Japan and South Korea (ASEAN plus three or APT) on COVID-19, and a special ASEAN-China meeting of foreign ministers on the epidemic.
President Xi Jinping
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President Xi Jinping also reviewed China’s achievements in various fields.
China is the first major world economy to achieve positive growth in 2020, and its GDP is expected to reach a new level of 100,000 billion yuan (13 trillion euros). According to Xi Jinping, China has had a good harvest in grain production for 17 consecutive years.
In eight years, by the current standard, China has eradicated extreme poverty for the nearly 100 million affected rural people, and the 832 impoverished counties have all eradicated poverty, he added.
China has seen breakthroughs in scientific explorations like Tianwen-1 (Mars mission), Chang’e-5 (lunar probe), and Fendouzhe (manned submersible in deep water). Construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port is proceeding vigorously, Xi said.
President Xi Jinping also recalled the unforgettable memories of 2020, including his inspections in 13 provincial-level regions, the 40th anniversary of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and his phone calls with friends in the international community to fight the pandemic.
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