Excerpts from the president's New Year message

• Tradition is now embracing modernity, and the Chinese culture is shining in even greater splendor.

• No issue of the people is too small; we care for every leaf and tend every branch in the garden of people's well-being.

• The reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable!

• A successful venture should start with a good plan and with clear goals set.