On the eve of the New Year, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2025 New Year's address through China Media Group and the internet. The full text is as follows: Hello everyone! Time flies, and the New Year is approaching. I extend my best wishes to you all from Beijing! In 2024, we walked through spring, summer, autumn, and winter together, experiencing both storms and rainbows. Each moment is etched in this extraordinary year, evoking emotion and remaining unforgettable. We actively responded to the impacts of changes in the domestic and international environment, introduced a series of "policy packages," and solidly promoted high-quality development. China's economy rebounded and improved, with the GDP expected to exceed 130 trillion yuan. Grain output surpassed 1.4 trillion jin, with more Chinese grain filling Chinese bowls. Regional development was coordinated, gaining momentum, while new urbanization and rural revitalization integrated and resonated. Green and low-carbon development was deeply advanced, and a beautiful China unfolded. We cultivated new quality productive forces adapted to local conditions, and new industries, new business forms, and new models emerged. The annual output of new energy vehicles exceeded 10 million units for the first time, and new achievements were made in integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, quantum communication, and other fields. Chang'e-6 made the first sample return from the far side of the moon, the Dreamer deep-sea manned submersible explored the ocean, the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link spanned the sea and sky, and the Qinling Station in Antarctica rose from the ice, showcasing the Chinese people's ambition to pursue dreams in the vast universe. This year, during my local inspections, I saw the colorful lives of everyone. Tianshui Huaniu apples were large and red, and Aojiao Village in Dongshan had a full catch. The "Oriental Smile" of Maijishan Grottoes spanned a thousand years, and the etiquette of the Six-Foot Lane was passed down through generations. Tianjin's Ancient Culture Street was bustling with crowds, and residents of Yinchuan's multi-ethnic community lived like one big family. I have always been concerned about issues that concern everyone, such as employment and income, care for the elderly and children, education, and healthcare. Over the past year, basic pensions have increased, mortgage interest rates have decreased, the scope of direct settlement has expanded, making cross-provincial medical treatment more convenient, and the trade-in of consumer goods has improved the quality of life... Everyone's sense of gain has been enriched significantly. At the Paris Olympics, Chinese athletes bravely competed, achieving their best results in overseas competitions, demonstrating the dynamism and confidence of the younger generation. The Navy and Air Force celebrated their 75th birthdays, and the People's Liberation Army showed a new demeanor. Facing natural disasters such as floods and typhoons, Party members and cadres rushed to the front lines, and everyone united and helped each other. Countless laborers, builders, and entrepreneurs are striving for their dreams. I presented awards to recipients of the national medal and national honorary titles; the glory belongs to them and to every striver who takes on responsibility. The world today is intertwined with changes and turmoil. As a responsible major country, China actively promotes global governance reform and deepens solidarity and cooperation with the Global South. We advanced the high-quality Belt and Road Initiative, successfully hosted the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, and clearly put forward China's proposals in bilateral and multilateral occasions such as the SCO, BRICS, APEC, and G20, injecting more positive energy into maintaining world peace and stability. We grandly celebrated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, looking back with deep emotion at the profound changes of the Republic. Having come all the way through the inheritance of more than five thousand years of Chinese civilization, the two characters "China" are engraved at the bottom of the "He Zun" and even more deeply in the hearts of every Chinese descendant. The successful convening of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China sounded the clarion call for further comprehensive deepening of reform. We are marching forward confidently amidst the tide of reform and opening up, and Chinese modernization will surely open up broader prospects in reform and opening up. In 2025, we will comprehensively complete the "14th Five-Year Plan." We must implement more proactive and effective policies, focus on high-quality development, promote high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement, and maintain a good momentum of economic and social development. The current economic operation faces some new situations, with challenges from an uncertain external environment and pressure from the transformation of old and new growth drivers, but these can be overcome with effort. We have always grown through the tempering of storms and become stronger through trials; everyone should be full of confidence. Family matters, national matters, and global matters – ensuring people live happy lives is the top priority. Every household hopes their children can receive a good education, the elderly can have good elderly care services, and young people can have more development opportunities. These simple wishes are the yearning for a better life. We must work together to continuously improve the level of social construction and governance, continue to create a harmonious and inclusive atmosphere, resolve the major and minor issues affecting ordinary people, and make everyone smile more and feel warmer in their hearts. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, I visited the banks of the Haojiang again, and the new developments and changes are gratifying. We will unswervingly implement the "One Country, Two Systems" policy and maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao. People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family; no one can sever our blood ties, and no one can stop the historical trend of national reunification! The world is undergoing accelerating changes unseen in a century, requiring broad-mindedness to transcend estrangement and conflict, and great compassion to care for the destiny of humanity. China is willing to work with all countries to be practitioners of friendly cooperation, promoters of mutual learning among civilizations, and participants in building a community with a shared future for mankind, jointly creating a beautiful future for the world. Dreams may be distant, but they can be reached by pursuing them; wishes may be difficult, but they can be realized by perseverance. On the new journey of Chinese modernization, everyone is a protagonist, every effort is invaluable, and every ray of light shines brightly. The rivers and mountains add splendor, and the starlight illuminates tens of thousands of households. Let us be full of hope and welcome the New Year. I wish our motherland peace and prosperity, and flourishing development! I wish everyone's wishes come true, much joy, and lasting peace!
The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a New Year's tea reception at the CPPCC Auditorium on the morning of December 31. Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, Han Zheng, and others gathered with leaders of various democratic parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, representatives of non-CPC personages, officials from central and state organs, and representatives from all ethnic groups and sectors of society in the capital to welcome New Year's Day 2025. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech. He emphasized that in the process of Chinese modernization, there will be not only gentle breezes but also strong winds, even turbulent waves. We must maintain strategic focus, gather the strong synergy of all Chinese sons and daughters to unite and strive, brave the wind and waves, forge ahead, and continuously advance the great cause of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission, Xi Jinping extended New Year greetings to all democratic parties, federations of industry and commerce, non-CPC personages, people of all ethnic groups across the country, Hong Kong compatriots, Macao compatriots, Taiwan compatriots, overseas Chinese, and friends from all countries who care about and support China's modernization drive! Xi Jinping pointed out that 2024 was a crucial year for achieving the goals and tasks of the "14th Five-Year Plan." Over the past year, facing challenges posed by domestic and international situations, we responded calmly and implemented comprehensive policies, smoothly completing the main goals and tasks of economic and social development for the year, and Chinese modernization took new solid steps. The development process over the past year has been extraordinary, and the achievements are encouraging, further strengthening our determination and confidence in advancing Chinese modernization. Xi Jinping emphasized that over the past year, the CPPCC has earnestly implemented the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee, fulfilled its duties focusing on central tasks, and strengthened its self-building, making new contributions to the development of the Party and the country's cause. Xi Jinping pointed out that 2025 is the final year of the "14th Five-Year Plan." We must adhere to the general principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, fully and accurately implement the new development philosophy, accelerate the construction of a new development paradigm, solidly promote high-quality development, further comprehensively deepen reform, expand high-level opening-up, better coordinate development and security, implement more proactive and effective macro policies, promote a sustained economic recovery and improvement, continuously improve people's living standards, maintain social harmony and stability, and complete the goals and tasks of the "14th Five-Year Plan" with high quality, laying a solid foundation for a good start to the "15th Five-Year Plan." Xi Jinping emphasized that the CPPCC must uphold the organic combination of Party leadership, the united front, and consultative democracy, focusing on the central tasks and serving the overall situation, giving full play to its role as a specialized consultative body, strengthening ideological and political guidance, actively discussing and offering suggestions, and more broadly gathering hearts, consensus, wisdom, and strength. The tea reception was presided over by Wang Huning, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee. He pointed out that it is necessary to earnestly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech, unswervingly adhere to the overall leadership of the Communist Party of China, firmly grasp the nature and positioning of the CPPCC, adhere to focusing on the central tasks and serving the overall situation, promote the building of performance capabilities with a spirit of reform and innovation, strengthen confidence and unite for progress, extensively gather consensus for the comprehensive completion of China's economic and social development goals and tasks in 2025, and strive tirelessly for the great cause of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. Hao Mingjin, Chairman of the Central Committee of the China National Democratic Construction Association, spoke on behalf of various democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and non-CPC personages, expressing that they will unite more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, be of one mind and work together, and unswervingly forge ahead towards the grand goals of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation. At the tea reception, Xi Jinping and other leaders walked among the representatives from various sectors, shook hands cordially with them, and exchanged greetings. Members of the CPPCC National Committee and literary and artistic workers performed wonderful programs. Finally, the entire audience stood up and sang "Unity is Strength." The venue was filled with a joyful and festive atmosphere. Members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee in Beijing, some leading comrades from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and the State Council, leading comrades of the CPPCC National Committee, and former vice-chairmen of the CPPCC National Committee who are in Beijing attended the tea reception.
Our station today (December 31) broadcast a CCTV quick commentary titled "Gathering the Powerful Synergy of United Struggle to Continuously Advance the Great Cause of Building a Strong Nation and National Rejuvenation."
The 2025 New Year Opera Gala was held on the evening of December 30 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, Han Zheng, and others watched the performance with people from all walks of life in the capital, celebrating the arrival of the New Year. The National Centre for the Performing Arts glowed with festive lights in the night, and the atmosphere inside the theater was lively. Around 7:45 PM, Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders arrived at the gala venue, cordially shook hands and exchanged greetings with representatives of opera artists who came to watch the performance, and the entire audience burst into warm applause. String and zither melodies welcomed the New Year, and ancient and new tunes sang of new chapters. The joyous and festive instrumental performance "A Hundred Flowers Filling the Garden to Welcome the New Year" opened the entire gala. The "Peking Opera Schools Exhibition" showcased the flourishing vitality of Peking Opera art with its flowing and dazzling medley. Selections from Peking Opera "Qin Xianglian," Kunqu Opera "Romance of the West Chamber," Pingju Opera "Liu Qiao'er," and Huangmei Opera "Tian Xian Pei" each had their unique charm, leading the audience to feel the profound appeal of excellent traditional art from classic stories. Selections from Peking Opera "Shajiabang: Battle of Wits" and "Women Generals of the Yang Family" vividly demonstrated the heroic characters' patriotism. Peking Opera "Si Fang Lei: No More Separation" and "Blooming Mountain Flowers: Selections from Ethnic Minority Operas" interpreted modern themes with ancient opera forms, showcasing a vibrant contemporary feel and colorful ethnic customs. The meticulous movements of young Peking and Kunqu opera performers demonstrated the promising future of opera art inheritance. The soaring opera song "Echoes of Spring and Autumn" brought the gala to its climax, expressing the mission and pursuit of artists to uphold Xi Jinping Thought on Culture, promote the prosperity of socialist literature and art in the new era, and dedicate themselves to building a strong socialist culture. The exquisite performances of the artists won rounds of applause and cheers from the audience. Throughout the gala, different opera genres presented a kaleidoscope of colors, with classic repertoire and innovative new works each having their distinctive features, showcasing the vibrant prosperity of Chinese opera and singing the triumphant song of striving together for dreams. Relevant Party and state leaders and responsible comrades from relevant departments watched the performance.
Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, cordially met with representatives of advanced collectives and individuals among retired cadres nationwide who were commended, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the morning of December 31. He extended warm congratulations to them and expressed his hope that they would carry forward their glorious traditions, maintain their political integrity, and continue to make positive contributions to comprehensively advancing the great cause of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. Cai Qi, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, and Ding Xuexiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, participated in the meeting. At around 11:30 AM, Xi Jinping and others arrived at the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People, where a warm round of applause erupted. Xi Jinping and others cordially shook hands with the representatives, exchanged pleasantries, and took a group photo. Li Ganjie, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, participated in the meeting and delivered a speech at the national commendation conference for advanced collectives and individuals among retired cadres held on the morning of December 30. He stated that it is necessary to thoroughly study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions and instructions on work related to veteran cadres, deeply understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes," resolutely achieve the "Two Maintains," and carry out work related to veteran cadres in the new era and on the new journey with high standards and high quality. The conference commended 150 advanced collectives and 450 advanced individuals among retired cadres. Ni Laidi, head of the "Old Poplar Tree Lecture Series" team in Yangpu District, Shanghai; Lu Shengmei, a retired cadre from Jia County People's Hospital in Yulin City, Shaanxi Province; and Qi Faren, the first chief designer of the Shenzhou spacecraft, delivered speeches at the conference. He Weidong and Chen Yiqin participated in the meeting, and Jiang XinZhi participated in the meeting and presided over the conference.
On December 31, 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings. Xi Jinping, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, extended sincere congratulations and best wishes to President Putin and the Russian people. Xi Jinping pointed out that 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, a new and important milestone in bilateral relations. After three-quarters of a century of trials and tribulations, China-Russia relations have become more mature and stable. Facing accelerating changes unseen in a century and a turbulent international situation, China and Russia have always moved forward hand in hand along the correct path of non-alignment, non-confrontation, and non-targeting of third parties. Over the past year, we have met three times in Beijing, Astana, and Kazan, maintained communication through telephone calls, letters, and various other means, and engaged in candid exchanges on bilateral relations and major international and regional issues of common concern, reaching broad consensus. Under our strategic guidance, China-Russia political mutual trust and strategic coordination have continuously advanced to a higher level, the entire China-Russia East-Route natural gas pipeline has been completed, and pragmatic cooperation in various fields has yielded more tangible results; the China-Russia Cultural Year has successfully commenced, further strengthening the bond of friendship between the two peoples for generations; both sides have supported each other's work as chair of the BRICS mechanism and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, making important contributions to promoting solidarity and cooperation in the Global South. Xi Jinping pointed out that the upcoming year 2025 is the concluding year of China's "14th Five-Year Plan" and also the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. Regardless of how the international situation changes, China will unswervingly deepen reform comprehensively, advance Chinese modernization, and promote world peace and development. It is believed that China-Russia cooperation in various fields will also continue to usher in new development opportunities. I am willing to continue to maintain close exchanges with President Putin, firmly grasp the general direction of China-Russia cooperation, continuously consolidate and deepen the new-era China-Russia relations of permanent good-neighborliness, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial cooperation, injecting strong impetus into the development, rejuvenation, and modernization of both countries, and making new important contributions to enhancing the well-being of the Chinese and Russian peoples and safeguarding international fairness and justice. President Putin extended his heartfelt New Year and Spring Festival greetings to President Xi Jinping, wishing the Chinese people happiness and well-being. Putin stated that in the past year, Russia and China jointly and grandly celebrated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and China. We had three successful meetings, leading to new achievements in the Russia-China new-era comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination. Mutually beneficial cooperation in economic, trade, energy, transportation, science and technology, and other fields has progressed in an orderly manner. The successful launch of the Russia-China Cultural Year has created more new opportunities for expanding cultural exchanges between the two countries. Looking forward to the new year, I am willing to continue to maintain close working contacts with President Xi Jinping, jointly promote the continuous development of bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields, and further strengthen coordination between the two countries on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the G20. This is not only fully in line with the interests of the two peoples but also conducive to maintaining international and regional security and stability. On the same day, Premier Li Qiang exchanged New Year greetings with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Li Qiang stated that under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Putin, China and Russia have taken the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to promote the continuous healthy and stable development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Russia to take the important consensus reached by the two heads of state as the fundamental guideline and elevate China-Russia relations and cooperation in various fields to a new level. Mishustin stated that Russia is willing to continue to maintain highly trusting and constructive exchanges with China, and believes that the consensus reached by both sides will help promote bilateral cooperation to a higher level.
Tomorrow (January 1), the People's Daily will publish an editorial titled "Decisively Winning the '14th Five-Year Plan' and Forging Ahead – New Year's Day Dedication."
At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office today (December 31), a relevant official from the Ministry of Water Resources stated that in 2024, China implemented 47,000 water conservancy projects and completed investments of 1.35 trillion yuan, hitting a new historical high. Over 20,000 rural water supply projects were completed throughout the year, improving the water supply security for over 100 million rural residents, bringing the national rural tap water penetration rate to 94%. Construction began on 7 large irrigation districts, and over 1,300 irrigation districts underwent modernization upgrades, providing strong support for China's annual grain output to exceed 1.4 trillion jin for the first time. In addition, the ecological environment of rivers and lakes is accelerating its recovery.
The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing and the National Bureau of Statistics announced today (December 31) that China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for December 2024 was 50.1%, remaining in the expansion range for three consecutive months. The economic prosperity level in China continued to show a positive upward trend. The combined effect of macro policies continued to be evident, and overall market demand showed an accelerating recovery. The new orders index in December was 51%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, rising for four consecutive months. From the perspective of key industries, driven by policies to replace old consumer goods with new ones and the approaching traditional festivals, the expansion pace of the consumer goods industry accelerated. In addition, the manufacturing PMI for equipment remained in the expansion range for five consecutive months, continuing to maintain rapid development. Overall, the average manufacturing PMI for the fourth quarter was 50.2%, significantly higher than the third quarter's average of 49.4%, indicating a notable acceleration in manufacturing enterprises' production and business activities.
As New Year's Day approaches, various regions are adorned with new decorations, and people are enjoying flower markets, admiring lanterns, and reveling in winter scenery to welcome the New Year. Across the country, lanterns and decorations illuminate the streets to welcome the New Year. In Nanjing, Jiangsu, over 40 large lantern sets have transformed urban areas. A 14-meter-tall snake zodiac lantern has attracted many tourists for photos. Wuhan, Hubei, illuminated bridges and urban landmarks along the two rivers and four banks with a light show to welcome the New Year. In Hotan, Xinjiang, people of all ethnic groups gathered, singing and dancing, to celebrate the festival. The Spring Festival lantern fair also kicked off in Shenyang, Liaoning, with 70 large lantern sets dazzling the night sky. In Yinchuan, Ningxia, people strolled among more than a hundred types of lanterns, enjoying the lights, tasting food, and watching intangible cultural heritage performances, experiencing the charm of traditional culture. Welcoming the New Year also requires the adornment of flowers. Beijing this year specially introduced famous flowers from ten cities, including wintersweet from Xuchang, Henan, and azaleas from Jiaxing, Zhejiang, to enrich the New Year flower market. At the same time, a series of flower viewing and garden tours will be launched in iconic business districts and key parks to enhance the New Year atmosphere. In Tianshui, Gansu, Nanning, Guangxi, and other places, moth orchids, dendrobium orchids, and other New Year flowers are in full bloom, adding to people's beautiful expectations. In Shenzhen, Guangdong, chrysanthemums, purple bauhinia, and many other flowers are in full bloom. Donghu Park has displayed over 60,000 pots of various chrysanthemums, making it a good place for citizens and tourists to enjoy flowers during New Year's Day. Various characteristic New Year welcoming activities have also begun across the country. At the Moon Lake Reservoir in Da'an, Jilin, the first winter fishing net yielded over 200,000 jin, with live bighead carp, carp, and grass carp creating a spectacular scene of "fish jumping from the ice lake," marking another year of abundant harvest. Xi'an, Shaanxi, moved more than ten local intangible cultural heritage projects, such as Huayin Shadow Play and string puppetry, into distinctive commercial streets. On the shores of Qinghai Lake and in Arxan, Inner Mongolia, fun activities like snow football and ice and snow parent-child playgrounds, along with special events like themed parades and bonfire parties, allowed everyone to welcome the New Year with laughter and joy.
Welcoming New Year's Day, a new beginning unfolds. We've passed through the ever-changing 2024 and step into the hopeful 2025. In the New Year, New Wishes street interviews, we'll listen to everyone's hopes and blessings for the New Year, and their infinite aspirations for the future, from all corners of the country and from bustling streets and quiet alleys.
Reporters learned today (December 31) from the 2025 National Spring Festival Travel Rush Teleconference jointly held by the National Development and Reform Commission and other departments that during the 2025 Spring Festival travel rush, the total cross-regional passenger flow is expected to reach approximately 9 billion person-times, setting a new historical record. Railway and civil aviation passenger volumes are expected to exceed 510 million person-times and 90 million person-times, respectively. The 2025 Spring Festival travel rush will begin on January 14 and last for 40 days. Today, train tickets for the first day of the Spring Festival travel rush went on sale. China Railway 12306 is piloting a new "system automatic submission for ticket orders" function for the first time, allowing passengers to pre-fill ticket information and pre-pay fares. The railway department will precisely increase transport capacity based on actual demand. During the Spring Festival travel rush, Guangdong Province will implement a "reservation for crossing, entry with ticket" system for vehicles traveling to Hainan via the Qiongzhou Strait, offering freight discounts for those who book tickets 12 hours in advance. The National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Transport, and other departments will rationally formulate transportation plans, strengthen the deployment and scheduling of capacity in key periods, key regions, and popular routes, and maximize the satisfaction of people's travel needs.
As New Year's Day approaches, China Media Group is launching a series of exciting programs to accompany you in welcoming 2025. "Setting Sail 2025 – China Media Group New Year's Eve Gala," which gathers annual hot topics and collective memories, will meet audiences tonight (December 31) on CMG's CCTV-1 (General Channel), CCTV-3 (Variety Channel), and other platforms. The News Channel will launch special programs such as "Hello, 2025" and "Sunrise in the East." In addition, "Sailing Far in the Greater Bay Area – 2025 New Year's Concert," the large-scale cultural program "Legend of the Silk Manuscripts," the seasonal program "Three Meals and Four Seasons," the third season of "Intangible Cultural Heritage in China," and the documentary "Song of the Yellow River" will also be broadcast sequentially. CCTV News will launch a live special program "New Journey, New Chapter, Striving Forward." All CMG's TV channels, radio frequencies, and new media platforms will also launch special programming to accompany you in welcoming the New Year.
Recently, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China decided that Comrade Liu Ning has been appointed as a member of the Standing Committee and Secretary of the CPC Henan Provincial Committee, and will no longer serve as Secretary, Standing Committee member, or member of the CPC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regional Committee. Comrade Lou Yangsheng will no longer serve as Secretary, Standing Committee member, or member of the CPC Henan Provincial Committee. Comrade Wang Zhonglin has been appointed as Secretary of the CPC Hubei Provincial Committee, and Comrade Wang Menghui will no longer serve as Secretary, Standing Committee member, or member of the CPC Hubei Provincial Committee. Comrade Chen Gang has been appointed as a member of the Standing Committee and Secretary of the CPC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regional Committee, and will no longer serve as Secretary, Standing Committee member, or member of the CPC Qinghai Provincial Committee. Comrade Wu Xiaojun has been appointed as Secretary of the CPC Qinghai Provincial Committee.
National Bureau of Statistics data released today (December 31) shows that the added value of China's patent-intensive industries reached 16 trillion yuan in 2023, totaling 16,871.3 billion yuan, accounting for 13.04% of GDP, a further increase from the previous year. Among these, the new equipment manufacturing industry was the largest, accounting for over a quarter of the added value of patent-intensive industries. In 2025, an additional 660,000 inclusive childcare places will be added nationwide. In 2025, the national health system will focus on implementing eight practical services for the people, including adding 660,000 inclusive childcare places and expanding the number of mutually recognized laboratory and examination results between medical institutions within the same city to over 200. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Garrison in Hong Kong completes its 26th rotation of officers. According to the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Garrison of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and approved by the Central Military Commission, the 26th rotation of officers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Garrison in Hong Kong was completed today (December 31). During their time in Hong Kong, they admirably completed various tasks and received high praise from Hong Kong compatriots and all sectors of society. Guangdong's foreign trade import and export volume will exceed 9 trillion yuan in 2024. Latest data shows that in the first 11 months of this year, Guangdong's foreign trade import and export grew by 10% year-on-year, contributing 40.9% to the national foreign trade growth. The total import and export volume of Guangdong's foreign trade for the entire year will exceed 9 trillion yuan. Among these, automobile exports and cross-border e-commerce businesses have become new growth points for foreign trade. Since the beginning of this year, over 10,000 sea-rail intermodal trains have been operated on the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. Since the beginning of this year, the number of sea-rail intermodal trains on the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has exceeded 10,000, a year-on-year increase of 5.1%. The categories of goods transported by the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor's sea-rail intermodal trains have increased to 1,166, covering 156 stations in 18 provinces (regions, municipalities) in China and reaching 548 ports in 126 countries and regions worldwide. All units of Qinghai Marlung Hydropower Station connected to the grid and generating power. Reporters learned from China Energy Investment Group that all units of the Qinghai Marlung Hydropower Station, the highest-altitude hydropower project in the Yellow River basin, were connected to the grid and generating power today (December 31). The power station has a total installed capacity of 2.32 million kilowatts and is a backbone power source for "west-to-east power transmission" and "Qinghai power to Henan." After being put into operation, its annual power generation will exceed 7.3 billion kilowatt-hours, saving approximately 2.2 million tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 8.16 million tons annually. CMG releases 2025 golden event resources. China Media Group (CMG) released its 2025 golden event resources today (December 31), announcing 56 golden events, including the Asian Winter Games, World Games, National Games, and world-class events like China Open and French Open, as well as 5 innovative revamped programs. Leaders of multiple international sports organizations expressed their congratulations via video and looked forward to establishing closer cooperation with CMG.
Houthi-operated media in Yemen reported that Yemen's Hodeidah province was again subjected to US and British airstrikes on December 30. The Houthi armed group in Yemen issued a statement today (December 31), claiming to have used missiles and drones to strike the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier. The Houthi group also claimed to have used hypersonic missiles and other weapons to attack targets including Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport. The Israeli military stated today that it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen towards Israel, which triggered air raid sirens in central Israel. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza Strip reported on December 30 that at least 27 Palestinians were killed and 149 injured in Israeli airstrikes that day. The Israeli military stated on December 30 that it conducted operations in Jabalia and surrounding areas in the northern Gaza Strip, killing dozens of Hamas militants.
Across the vast land of China, as the old year gives way to the new, prosperity blossoms from north to south. At the end of the program, let us appreciate the magnificent landscapes of our motherland.
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