In-depth study of Xi Jinping's speech at the New Year gathering with non-Party figures: Fully leverage the functions of the Federation of Industry and Commerce to promote the high-quality development of the private economy.

As the traditional Chinese festival of the Year of the Snake approaches, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, President, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi Jinping gathered with leaders from various democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and representatives of non-party individuals at the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of the 20th to celebrate the festival together. Xi Jinping, on behalf of the CPC Central Committee, extended sincere greetings and New Year blessings to the various democratic parties, the Federation of Industry and Commerce, non-party individuals, and the broad members of the united front.
Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, attended.
Zheng Jianbang, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang, Ding Zhongli, Chairman of the Central Committee of the China Democratic League, Hao Mingjin, Chairman of the Central Committee of the China Democratic National Construction Association, Cai Dafeng, Chairman of the Central Committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy, He Wei, Chairman of the Central Committee of the China National Democratic Construction Association, Jiang Zuoqun, Chairman of the Central Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party, Wu Weihua, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Jiusan Society, Su Hui, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League, Gao Yunlong, Chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and representatives of non-party individuals including Xie Xiaoliang and Xu Weigang were invited to attend. Also present were He Houhua and Liang Zhenying, Vice Chairpersons of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and former chairpersons, first vice chairpersons, and executive vice chairpersons of various democratic parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce who have stepped down from leadership positions.

Cai Dafeng delivered a speech on behalf of the various democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and non-party individuals. He stated that in 2024, under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Xi Jinping at its core, the entire party and people of all ethnic groups will unite, uphold the banner, and forge ahead, successfully convening the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, making significant decisions to further deepen reforms and promote Chinese-style modernization, calmly responding to challenges, and achieving new accomplishments in reform and development. In the new year, the various democratic parties, the Federation of Industry and Commerce, and non-party individuals should consciously maintain a high degree of consistency with the CPC Central Committee, focus on the central work of the party and the country, pool wisdom and strength, and provide advice and suggestions to jointly write a new chapter in the construction of a strong nation and the great rejuvenation of the nation.
After listening to Cai Dafeng's speech, Xi Jinping delivered an important speech. He emphasized that 2024 is a year for us to overcome difficulties and forge ahead. Over the past year, the CPC Central Committee has united and led the entire party and people of all ethnic groups, calmly responding to changes and implementing comprehensive policies, successfully completing the main goals and tasks of economic and social development, and making new solid steps towards Chinese-style modernization. We guided all levels and aspects to correctly grasp favorable conditions and unfavorable factors, maintained strategic determination, and enhanced confidence in victory. We effectively implemented various existing policies, launched a package of new policies, and solidly promoted high-quality development, with the economy showing signs of recovery and a GDP growth of 5%. We strengthened independent innovation, achieving a series of new breakthroughs in the forefront of technology, effectively promoting the development of new productive forces. We further deepened reforms comprehensively, focusing on coordinated progress in various undertakings, ensuring solid and effective livelihood guarantees, and providing the people with a greater sense of gain. We coordinated development and security, maintaining social stability. We advanced major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, injecting more positive energy into maintaining world peace and stability and promoting human development and progress. We carried out solid party discipline education, resolutely rectified the party's work style and fought against corruption, leading to continuous improvement in the party's and government’s work style. These achievements are the result of the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China and the united efforts and hard work of the people of all ethnic groups, including various democratic parties, the Federation of Industry and Commerce, and non-party individuals.
Xi Jinping pointed out that 2024 is also a year for the multi-party cooperation cause to uphold integrity and innovate, and to thrive. Various democratic parties and non-party individuals fully implement the decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee, focus on promoting Chinese-style modernization, actively provide advice and suggestions, and strengthen democratic supervision, playing a positive role in the CPC Central Committee's scientific decision-making and effective policy implementation. The All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce has promoted the implementation of policies to support the development and growth of the private economy, doing a lot of work to promote the healthy development of the non-public economy and the healthy growth of non-public economic individuals. He expressed heartfelt thanks on behalf of the CPC Central Committee!
Xi Jinping emphasized that 2025 is the concluding year of the 14th Five-Year Plan. We must adhere to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, implement more proactive macro policies, focus on high-quality development, promote high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement, maintain a good momentum in economic and social development, and successfully complete the goals and tasks of the 14th Five-Year Plan, laying a solid foundation for a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan. Various democratic parties, the Federation of Industry and Commerce, and non-party individuals should focus on the center, serve the overall situation, leverage their respective advantages, and more broadly gather public sentiment, consensus, wisdom, and strength.
Xi Jinping put forward three hopes for various democratic parties, the Federation of Industry and Commerce, and non-party individuals. First, enhance political standing and further draw a concentric circle. Firmly grasp the fundamental characteristic of the leadership of the Communist Party of China in this new type of political party system in China, deeply study the thought of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, and do more work to strengthen confidence, unite the people, warm hearts, and build consensus, effectively transforming all positive factors into development results. Second, closely focus on central work and actively contribute ideas and efforts. Closely revolve around further deepening reforms comprehensively, promoting high-quality development, and formulating suggestions for the 15th Five-Year Plan, conduct in-depth research and discussions, and continue to focus on key and difficult issues in the ecological protection of the Yangtze River for democratic supervision. The All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce should guide private economic individuals to maintain entrepreneurial enthusiasm and boost development confidence, guiding private enterprises to establish and improve the modern enterprise system with Chinese characteristics and strive for high-quality development. Third, strengthen self-construction and improve performance capabilities. Highlight political leadership, guide and motivate the majority of members to remain true to their original mission, carry forward fine traditions, and draw strength for progress. Consolidate and deepen the results of discipline education, continuously implement the spirit of the CPC Central Committee's eight-point decision to promote a change in work style, and consolidate and develop a good political ecology.
Shi Taifeng, relevant leaders from various democratic parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and responsible comrades from relevant central departments participated in the event.