The first issue of "Qiushi" magazine, published on January 1, 2025, carried an important article by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, titled "Advancing the Building of a Great Modern Socialist Country in All Respects and the Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation Through Chinese Modernization." The article emphasized that proposing and elaborating on the theory of Chinese modernization is a major theoretical innovation of the 20th CPC National Congress and the latest major achievement of scientific socialism. The article pointed out that Chinese modernization is a major achievement of our Party leading the people in long-term exploration and practice. Since the 18th CPC National Congress, our Party has continued to forge ahead on the existing foundation, adhered to a problem-oriented approach, and focused on resolving prominent contradictions and problems in modernization. We have comprehensively deepened reforms, continuously achieved innovative breakthroughs in theory and practice, and successfully advanced and expanded Chinese modernization. We have continuously deepened our understanding, improved our strategies, and enriched our practices, promoting historical achievements and transformations in the Party and the country's cause, providing more perfect institutional guarantees, more solid material foundations, and more proactive spiritual strength for Chinese modernization. The article pointed out that the Party's leadership directly determines the fundamental direction, future destiny, and ultimate success or failure of Chinese modernization. The report of the 20th CPC National Congress clearly stated: "Chinese modernization is socialist modernization led by the Communist Party of China." This is a qualitative definition of Chinese modernization, which is fundamental and overarching. The Party's leadership determines the fundamental nature of Chinese modernization. The Party's leadership ensures that Chinese modernization remains anchored to its goals and progresses steadily. The Party's leadership inspires powerful momentum for building Chinese modernization. The Party's leadership gathers immense strength for building Chinese modernization. The article pointed out that Chinese modernization is the broad path to building a strong country and national rejuvenation. Chinese modernization shares common features with modernization in other countries but also has distinct Chinese characteristics based on its own national conditions. First, modernization of a huge population. Second, modernization of common prosperity for all. Third, modernization of material and spiritual civilization coordination. Fourth, modernization of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. Fifth, modernization of peaceful development. Practice has proven that Chinese modernization is feasible and stable, and it is the only correct path to building a strong country and national rejuvenation. The article pointed out that Chinese modernization has created a new form of human civilization. Chinese modernization is deeply rooted in excellent traditional Chinese culture, embodies the advanced essence of scientific socialism, draws on all outstanding achievements of human civilization, represents the development direction of human civilization's progress, and presents a new vision different from Western modernization models, representing a completely new form of human civilization. Chinese modernization provides a completely new modernization model for the world, a significant transcendence of Western modernization theories and practices, and offers new choices for the vast number of developing countries. The article pointed out that advancing Chinese modernization is a systemic project that requires holistic planning, overall coordination, and integrated promotion, properly handling a series of major relationships. First, the relationship between top-level design and practical exploration. Second, the relationship between strategy and tactics. Third, the relationship between upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground. Fourth, the relationship between efficiency and fairness. Fifth, the relationship between vitality and order. Sixth, the relationship between self-reliance and opening up. The article pointed out that advancing Chinese modernization requires engaging in great struggles. History has repeatedly proven that seeking security through struggle leads to security, while seeking security through weakness and concession leads to insecurity; seeking development through struggle leads to flourishing development, while seeking development through weakness and concession leads to declining development. It is necessary to maintain strategic sobriety and be aware of various risks and challenges. It is necessary to maintain strategic confidence and strengthen the resolve to struggle. It is necessary to maintain strategic initiative and enhance the ability to struggle. The article emphasized that advancing Chinese modernization is a long-term task, and further theoretical research and practical exploration should be strengthened to ensure that our understanding, policies, and measures are more in line with objective laws, thereby gradually entering the "realm of freedom" in the building of Chinese modernization.
On the eve of the New Year, President Xi Jinping delivered his 2025 New Year address. His warm words spread across the country, inspiring cadres and the public to take on responsibilities and forge ahead on the new journey. Everyone expressed their determination to rally more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, strengthen confidence, unite in struggle, and jointly write a new chapter of Chinese modernization. President Xi Jinping noted that in 2024, we walked through spring, summer, autumn, and winter together, and experienced storms and rainbows together. Each moment was etched into this extraordinary year, leaving us deeply moved and unforgettable. In the past year, we cultivated new quality productive forces in light of local conditions and achieved world-renowned accomplishments in pursuing dreams of the stars and the sea. President Xi Jinping's New Year address was powerful and inspiring. Astronauts currently on the Shenzhou-19 manned flight mission in the Chinese space station watched the New Year address in real-time from space. After two months in orbit, they have successfully carried out a series of space experiments. In the past year, President Xi Jinping's inspection tours covered the entire country. From apple orchards in Tianshui to small fishing villages in Zhangzhou, from ancient cultural streets in Tianjin to multi-ethnic communities in Yinchuan, people's sense of gain has been continuously enriched, and they are full of confidence and expectations for the future. President Xi Jinping pointed out that on the new journey of Chinese modernization, everyone is a protagonist, every effort is precious, and every light shines brightly. Today (January 1st) is the first day of the New Year. From major construction sites to bustling ports, people from all walks of life are taking on responsibilities, working diligently to open up a broader prospect for Chinese modernization. People in Hong Kong and Macao said that President Xi Jinping's New Year address was sincere and inspiring, and they believe that with the strong support of the country, Hong Kong and Macao will embrace a better tomorrow.
Our station broadcast CCTV Express Commentary "The Glory of the New Era Belongs to Every Struggler Who Takes on Responsibilities."
The TV documentary "Extraordinary Leadership - A Record of General Secretary Xi Jinping's Governance in 2024," produced by China Media Group, will be broadcast tonight (January 1st) on CCTV News Channel. The film comprehensively showcases how the CPC Central Committee, with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, united and led the entire Party and people of all ethnic groups in 2024 to actively respond to challenges posed by domestic and international situations, calmly adapt, and implement comprehensive measures. They successfully completed the main goals and tasks for economic and social development throughout the year, and Chinese modernization took new solid steps. The development process over the past year has been extraordinary, and the achievements are inspiring, further strengthening our determination and confidence in advancing Chinese modernization.
On the first day of 2025, a grand flag-raising ceremony was held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the capital. People across the country watched with deep emotion as the sun rose, raising the same flag and embarking on a new journey together.
Bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new, people across the country participated in a variety of colorful activities to welcome the arrival of 2025. On New Year's Eve, the land of China was filled with joy and harmony. In Beijing, nearly 30 New Year's Eve events were held simultaneously across the city, from the foot of the Great Wall to popular commercial districts... A series of exciting activities accompanied citizens and tourists through a memorable New Year's Eve. In Cangzhou, Hebei, colorful lanterns illuminated the night sky as people visited lantern fairs, appreciated intangible cultural heritage, and watched performances to welcome the New Year. To welcome 2025, Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei also jointly held a New Year's countdown event for the first time, with people counting down to the New Year together via video links. In Taihu Suzhou Bay, by Dianchi Lake in Kunming, Yunnan, and in Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone, Fujian, brilliant fireworks symbolizing happiness and well-being bloomed in the night sky. In Chongqing, Chengdu (Sichuan), Changsha (Hunan), and other places, various light shows alternated on urban landmarks, bringing a visual feast to everyone. In Yan'an, Shaanxi, lively waist drums were played, and tourists danced around bonfires. In Zhengzhou, Henan, scorching molten iron was scattered into the night sky, transforming into countless stars, lighting up the beautiful expectations for the New Year. In Shexian, Anhui, intangible cultural heritage fish lanterns paraded through ancient villages, wishing people "peace and prosperity, and abundance year after year" in the new year. In the new year, the land of China is full of vitality. Today (January 1st), in Pu'an, Guizhou, Bouyei people began to pick this year's first batch of green tea. In Lanzhou, Gansu, winter swimmers crossed the Yellow River. In Guangzhou, Guangdong, Wenchang, Hainan, Taiyuan, Shanxi, and other places, people climbed high and looked far, enjoying the natural scenery along the way and the joy of exercise. In Shanghai Pudong Expo Park and by the Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, people welcomed the New Year with brisk walks, and the intangible cultural heritage displays and interactive performances along the route allowed everyone to feel the full New Year atmosphere. Last night, Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour hosted a New Year's Eve fireworks display with the theme "Symphony of Happiness." The show lasted about 12 minutes, bringing an audio-visual feast to the audience. Hong Kong citizens and tourists started a brand new year in a festive and joyful atmosphere. The New Year's Eve countdown event organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government was held at Sai Van Lake Square and Taipa Houses-Museum. Tens of thousands of citizens and tourists from various places welcomed the arrival of 2025 together amidst exciting activities.
Reporters learned from the Ministry of Transport that today (January 1st), the total cross-regional movement of people is expected to exceed 180 million person-times. Among them, railway passenger volume is estimated to be 11.5 million person-times, mainly for short-distance tourism and visiting relatives. Railway departments have made arrangements for transportation capacity, planning to arrange 10,427 passenger trains, and specifically adding more passenger trains for tourist destinations. Recently, some newly opened railway lines provide more travel options for passengers. Highway network traffic has increased compared to yesterday. Among them, short- and medium-distance self-driving traffic has significantly increased, and overall highway travel is stable and orderly. In terms of civil aviation, today's planned flights are 16,535, with an estimated passenger volume of 1.77 million person-times. Harbin, Shanghai Pudong, and Beijing Daxing airports have relatively high outbound passenger load factors.
Provisional Measures on Flexible Retirement System Implemented Today Reporters learned from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security that the "Provisional Measures on Flexible Retirement System" officially came into effect today (January 1st). The measures adhere to the principles of voluntary participation and flexibility, making clear provisions on the application procedures for flexible retirement, rights and interests protection, and also propose optimizing administrative services. New National Medical Insurance Drug Catalog Implemented Today (January 1st), the new national medical insurance drug catalog was implemented, with 91 new drugs added to the catalog, covering areas such as oncology, chronic diseases, pediatric drugs, and rare diseases. In this adjustment, the average price reduction for negotiated and biddable drugs is 63%, which is expected to save patients over 50 billion yuan in 2025. At the same time, starting today, "dual-channel" drug prescriptions must be transferred through the electronic prescription center and paper prescriptions will no longer be accepted. PRC Energy Law Takes Effect Today The "Energy Law of the People's Republic of China" officially came into effect today (January 1st). The Energy Law clearly states that the state supports the priority development and utilization of renewable energy, promotes the safe, reliable, and orderly substitution of fossil energy by non-fossil energy, and increases the proportion of non-fossil energy consumption. This is of far-reaching significance for ensuring China's energy security, achieving a green and low-carbon energy transition, and realizing high-quality energy development. Five Futures Exchanges Waive or Reduce Fees Starting This Year Starting today (January 1st), five futures exchanges will implement a series of fee reduction measures, including waiving or reducing delivery fees. These measures will reduce transaction costs for market participants, promote the healthy development of the futures market, and provide higher-quality risk management services for the real economy. China's Digital Economy Core Industry Added Value Exceeded 12 Trillion Yuan in 2023 The latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics shows that in 2023, the added value of China's digital economy core industries reached 12,755.5 billion yuan, accounting for 9.9% of GDP. Among them, the added value of digital technology application industries such as application software development and the Internet of Things accounted for over 40%, and the added value of digital product manufacturing accounted for over 30%. Jiangsu Ningyang Yangtze River Bridge Officially Opened to Traffic Today (January 1st), the Jiangsu Ningyang Yangtze River Bridge was officially opened to traffic. The bridge is 4,963 meters long, has six lanes in both directions, and is designed for a speed of 100 kilometers per hour. After its opening, the fastest travel time from Nanjing Longtan to Yangzhou Yizheng will be only 6 minutes, providing strong transportation support for the coordinated development of the Yangtze River Delta integration area. Baocheng Railway Pingzhong Section Capacity Expansion Project Started The Pingliang to Zhongwei section of the Baoji to Zhongwei Railway capacity expansion project, a major project under China's "14th Five-Year Plan," started construction yesterday (December 31, 2024). It will involve upgrading existing lines and building a second line. The new second line will have a main line length of approximately 289 kilometers, a Class I double-track electrified railway for both passenger and freight, with a design speed of 160 kilometers per hour. After its completion, the train travel time from Pingliang, Gansu, to Zhongwei, Ningxia, will be shortened from the current approximately 5 hours to less than 3 hours. Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Unit 1 Commences Commercial Operation Early this morning (January 1st), Unit 1 of Zhangzhou Nuclear Power, the world's largest "Hualong One" nuclear power base, officially commenced commercial operation. This nuclear power unit can generate over 10 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, meeting the annual power demand for production and daily life of 1 million people. YeBatan Hydropower Station's First Unit Stator Successfully Hoisted Today (January 1st), the YeBatan Hydropower Station, located on the upper reaches of the Jinsha River in Sichuan, completed the hoisting of the stator of its first unit, marking the hydropower station's entry into the final sprint stage of electromechanical installation. This hydropower station is China's highest-altitude double-curved arch dam power station under construction, and its future annual power generation capacity can exceed 10.2 billion kilowatt-hours. Significant Phase Achievements in Yangtze River Fishing Ban in 2024 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs recently announced that significant phase achievements were made in the Yangtze River fishing ban in 2024. New breakthroughs have been made in the protection of rare and endangered species in the Yangtze River, and aquatic biodiversity recovery is improving; dynamic employment assistance, old-age insurance, and basic living allowances have been fully covered for 231,000 withdrawn fishermen. "Macao Car Northbound" Two Years: Macao Single-Plate Vehicles Traveling to and from Mainland Exceed 2.65 Million Times In the two years since the implementation of the "Macao Car Northbound" policy, Macao single-plate vehicles inspected by the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Border Inspection Station have exceeded 2.65 million times. Driven by "Macao Car Northbound," traffic between Guangdong and Macao has become more convenient. In 2024, cross-border entries and exits through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai reached over 27 million person-times, a year-on-year increase of 72%. Xi'an-Tashkent Express Freight Train Inaugurated Early this morning (January 1st), the Xi'an-Tashkent express freight train made its inaugural run. Xi'an Port, through cooperation with domestic and international railway and customs departments, has improved verification speed, significantly shortening the train's operating time from the original 8 to 10 days to 5 to 6 days. China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement Officially Takes Effect Today The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement officially took effect today (January 1st). The vast majority of industrial and agricultural products exported from China to the Maldives, and the vast majority of aquatic products originating from the Maldives, will enjoy preferential treatment under the agreement. The two countries will gradually eliminate tariffs on over 95% of tariff lines respectively, based on their respective WTO commitments. Both sides will also further open up service sectors to each other. China's Box Office Exceeded 42.5 Billion Yuan in 2024 The National Film Administration announced today (January 1st) that in 2024, the total annual box office was 42.502 billion yuan, and the number of urban cinema attendees was 1.01 billion; a total of 79 films grossed over 100 million yuan, of which 55 were domestic films.
U.S. Central Command announced on December 31, 2024, that on December 30 and 31, U.S. forces struck Houthi command and control facilities and other targets in Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, and coastal areas, destroying a Houthi coastal radar station, cruise missiles, and attack drones. Houthi-operated media in Yemen stated on December 31 that multiple targets in and around Sana'a were subjected to multiple airstrikes that day. The Houthi group issued a statement today (January 1st) claiming to have shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone over Marib province. Gaza Strip Continues to Rain, Displaced Persons' Tents and Hospitals Flooded Many areas in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, have experienced continuous rainfall recently. On December 31, some tents of displaced persons were flooded by rainwater, exacerbating the plight of the people. In Khan Younis in the south, the flooding worsened the conditions of temporary wards in Nasser Hospital. Statistics Show Conflict Caused 6% Decrease in Gaza Strip Population in 2024 The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics released data on December 31, showing that since the current round of Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israeli military operations have caused over 45,000 deaths in the Gaza Strip. In 2024, the population of the Gaza Strip decreased by 6% year-on-year. Additionally, the economic system in the Gaza Strip has completely collapsed, and the economy in the West Bank is rapidly deteriorating.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on December 31, 2024, that the Russian army carried out cluster strikes on a Ukrainian military airfield and a military enterprise producing gunpowder for the Ukrainian army. The Russian Black Sea Fleet also destroyed 8 Ukrainian unmanned boats. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated on the same day that Ukrainian forces attacked an oil depot in the Smolensk region of Russia, which Ukraine claimed was primarily used to supply the Russian military. Gazprom States It Has Stopped Natural Gas Supply to Europe via Ukraine Gazprom announced today (January 1st) that due to the termination of the transit agreement, the company no longer possesses the necessary technical and legal conditions and has stopped supplying natural gas to Europe via Ukraine on that day. In 2019, Russia and Ukraine signed a natural gas transit agreement, which expired on December 31, 2024. Russia primarily exported natural gas to countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria via Ukraine.
Jeju Air Accident Aircraft Voice Recorder Data Extracted The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced today (January 1st) that data from one of the black boxes of the Jeju Air accident aircraft – the cockpit voice recorder – has been extracted and will be analyzed. The other black box – the flight data recorder – was partially damaged, making data extraction in South Korea very difficult, so it will be sent to the United States for analysis. Grid Failure Causes Widespread Power Outages in Puerto Rico The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico experienced widespread power outages early on December 31, 2024, with nearly 90% of users losing electricity at one point. Puerto Rico's power operator stated that preliminary investigations showed a fault in an underground power line, and the company has activated relevant emergency measures. As of late evening on December 31, approximately 58% of users still had no restored power. Heavy Snow in Hokkaido, Japan Affects Flights Many areas in Hokkaido, Japan, experienced heavy snowfall on December 31, 2024. In the evening, dozens of flights were canceled at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, leaving a large number of passengers stranded. Local media in Hokkaido reported that the affected flights included those from New Chitose Airport to Tokyo and Osaka. The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts that Hokkaido and surrounding areas will face heavy snow from January 1 to 4 this year.
Stepping into the new year, the land of China presents a fresh look. At the end of the program, let's appreciate the magnificent landscapes and scenic beauty of our motherland.
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