Xi extends New Year wishes to all

Xi: China to deepen reform and opening up across the board

China will deepen reform and opening up across the board, and further enhance people's confidence in development, President Xi said.

The country will also promote vibrant development of the economy, and redouble efforts to boost education, advance science and technology, and cultivate talents, Xi said while delivering his 2024 New Year message.

Xi: China supports long-term prosperity, stability of Hong Kong, Macao

President Xi pledged continuous support for Hong Kong and Macao in securing their long-term prosperity and stability.

In his 2024 New Year message, Xi said China will continue to support the two special administrative regions in harnessing their distinctive strengths and better integrating themselves into China's overall development.

Xi: China will surely be reunified

President Xi said China will surely be reunified, and all Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common sense of purpose and share in the glory of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

Xi: Our ultimate goal is to deliver a better life for people

China's ultimate goal is about delivering a better life for the people, President Xi remarked while delivering his 2024 New Year message.

"Our children should be well taken care of and receive good education. Our young people should have the opportunities to pursue their careers and succeed. And our elderly people should have adequate access to medical services and elderly care," Xi said.

These issues matter to every family, and they are also a top priority of the government. "We must work together to deliver on these issues," Xi said.

"We should foster a warm and harmonious atmosphere in our society, expand the inclusive and dynamic environment for innovation, and create convenient and good living conditions, so that the people can live happy lives, bring out their best, and realize their dreams," he said.

Xi pledges to work with intl society to build community with a shared future for mankind

China will work with the international community to build a community with a shared future for mankind, President Xi said.

Conflicts are still raging in some parts of the world, he said, adding that Chinese are keenly aware of what peace means.

"We will work closely with the international community for the common good of humanity, build a community with a shared future for mankind, and make the world a better place for all," he said.