President Hu Jintao delivers New Year's message

(CRI)
Updated: 2008-12-31 19:26

At present, the world is at a time of great changes and huge adjustments. The overall international situation remains stable. But, at the same time, global financial crisis is spreading rapidly, the world's economic growth is slowing down markedly, international hot spots are popping up, world peace and development face grave challenges. To strengthen global cooperation and meet the challenges in a joint way is the common desire of the people of all countries. It is also the unavoidable road to safeguard world stability and promote the common development.

I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm that China will unswervingly take the road of peaceful development and implement a strategy of opening up for mutual benefit, actively develop exchanges and cooperation with countries from around the world, actively participate in efforts by the international community to meet the global financial crisis, strive to promote world economic growth and the progress of human civilization, continue to work with other countries to build a harmonious world with lasting peace and common prosperity.

At this moment, there are still people who are suffering the effects of war, poverty, sickness and disaster. The Chinese people have great sympathy for their pain, and are willing to do all they can to help them overcome their difficulties soon. We sincerely hope countries around the world could support and help each other to promote world peace, stability and prosperity, so as to enable people of all countries to live a peaceful and beautiful life.

Finally, from here in Beijing, I would like to wish you all happiness, peace and health in the New Year!

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