2022 New Year address by President Xi Jinping
Source: Xinhua
My
greetings to you all. The year 2022 is approaching. From Beijing, I extend New
Year wishes to all of you!
The
past year has been a year of exceptional significance. We have lived through
landmark events in the history of our Party and our country. At the historical
convergence of the Two Centenary Goals, we have set out on a new journey of
building a modern socialist country in all respects and are making confident
strides on the path toward the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
From
the beginning to the end of the year, the Chinese people have been hard at work
in the fields, enterprises, communities, schools, hospitals, barracks and
research institutes, among other places. Throughout the year, we have put in
our efforts, contributed our part, and received much in return. In the passage
of time, we have seen and experienced a resilient and dynamic China, a country
with its amicable and respectable people, a country developing rapidly with
each passing day, and a country making continual progress in all its
undertakings.
On
July 1, we solemnly celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the
Communist Party of China (CPC). Standing on the Tian'anmen Rostrum, one could
only marvel at the extraordinary journey traveled by this major Party, a
journey of Chinese Communists leading the Chinese people, in their hundreds of
millions, in an unyielding struggle against all obstacles and challenges, and scoring
spectacular, epoch-making achievements over the past century. To accomplish our
great mission, we must always remain true to our original aspiration. Only
through vigorous and determined endeavor can we fulfill our responsibility to
history, prove worthy of our times and live up to people's expectations.
The
sixth plenary session of the 19th CPC Central Committee has adopted the Party's
third resolution on historical issues. The CPC's 100-year achievements provide
a source of motivation and its 100-year experience a wellspring of inspiration.
I have referred to Chairman Mao's conversation with Mr. Huang Yanpei at his
cave-dwelling in Yan'an, and the importance of carrying out bold
self-revolution so as to gain the historical initiative. To realize the great
rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will be no easy task like a walk in the
park; it will not happen overnight, or through sheer fanfare. We must always
keep a long-term perspective, remain mindful of potential risks, maintain
strategic focus and determination, and "attain to the broad and great
while addressing the delicate and minute".
Our
country, big as it is, also has its list of priorities. The myriad of things we
attend to all boil down to matters concerning every household. Through my field
trips to different places, I have seen and heard a lot of things which I find
very inspiring and rewarding. Every time I visit people in their homes, I would
ask if they have any more difficulties, and I would remember everything my
folks have to share with me.
The
concerns of the people are what I always care about, and the aspirations of the
people are what I always strive for. Having worked in the countryside myself, I
know precisely what poverty feels like. Thanks to the sustained efforts of the
Chinese people from generation to generation, those who once lived in poverty
no longer have to worry about food or clothing, or access to education, housing
and medical insurance. Realization of a moderately prosperous society in all
respects and elimination of extreme poverty is what the CPC has delivered to
our people, and it is also a contribution to the world. To ensure that everyone
leads a better life, we must never rest on what we have achieved, and there is
still a long way to go.
A
Yellow River well harnessed is a millennia-long aspiration of the Chinese
people. Over the past few years, I have visited all nine provinces or
autonomous regions on the upper, middle and lower streams of the Yellow River.
From the Yellow River and the Yangtze River, two "mother rivers" of
the Chinese nation, to the limpid Qinghai Lake and the mighty Yarlung Zangbo
River; from the South-North Water Diversion, known as a project of the century,
to the Saihanba forest, shown as a patch of green on the map; from the
northward trek and homecoming of elephants in Yunnan Province, to the migration
and return of Tibetan antelopes -- all these remind us that "If we do not
fail Nature, Nature shall never fail us".
This
year has also recorded many memorable Chinese voices, Chinese moments and
Chinese stories: youthful vows of "pledging to the Party to make my
country strong"; affectionate expression of "pure, true love saved
for the motherland"; the Zhurong rover probing Mars, the Xihe satellite
chasing the sun, and the Tianhe space station core module traveling among the
stars; athletes outdoing themselves to excel on the sports field; the whole
nation staying united in solid COVID-19 response; people in disaster-stricken
areas standing together to rebuild their homes; members of the People's
Liberation Army and Armed Police devoted to building a strong military and
protecting our country. The hard work and dedication of countless unsung heroes
have all added to the great momentum of China's march forward in the new era.
The
prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao is always close to the heart of
the motherland. Only with unity and concerted efforts can we ensure sound
implementation of One Country, Two Systems in the long run. The complete
reunification of our motherland is an aspiration shared by people on both sides
of the Taiwan Strait. I sincerely hope that all the sons and daughters of the
Chinese nation will join forces to create a brighter future for our nation.
In
my phone calls and virtual meetings with foreign leaders and heads of
international organizations, I have heard many times plaudits for China's fight
against COVID-19 and contribution to the global COVID response. To date, China
has provided two billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 120 countries
and international organizations. Only through unity, solidarity and cooperation
can countries around the world write a new chapter in building a community with
a shared future for mankind.
In
just over a month, the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will open. Greater
public involvement in winter sports also contributes to the Olympic Movement.
We will spare no effort to present a great Games to the world. The world is
turning its eyes to China, and China is ready.
The
bell is about to ring for the New Year. As we speak, three Chinese astronauts
are on duty in outer space; our fellow compatriots overseas are still working
very hard; our people posted to diplomatic missions and businesses abroad as
well as overseas Chinese students are bravely holding on; and our numerous
dream-chasers are keeping up their good work. I salute all your great efforts,
and extend to you best wishes for the New Year.
Let
us all work together for a shared future. May our country enjoy prosperity and
our people live in peace and harmony! Enditem
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