On this occasion of ringing out the old and ringing in the new, I am delighted to extend my New Year wishes to Chinese people of all ethnic groups; to compatriots in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region and Taiwan; to Chinese people living overseas; and to friends all across the world.
During this past year, we have pressed ahead with our reforms with keen determination. We have cracked many hard nuts, introducing a string of major reform measures. Many of these reforms are closely intertwined with the daily lives of all our people.
We have adapted to new normals in our economic development. We have actively promoted economic and social development. Living standards have improved. On the 12th of December, Phase 1 of the central route of China’s South to North water diversion project went into operation. More than 400,000 people along the route have been relocated. They have made a selfless contribution to this project. We express our respect to them and wish them happiness in their new homes.
During this past year, we have worked hard to improve working style and strengthen discipline. Our key focus has been to fight against formalism, bureaucracy, hedonism and extravagance. The situation has greatly improved. We have enhanced our efforts to fight against corruption and punished corrupt officials with a zero-tolerance attitude. This has demonstrated our strong determination in our anti-corruption campaign.
During this past year, we have enhanced cooperation and exchanges with countries around the world. We also hosted the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Beijing. Our country’s leaders have paid multiple visits to other nations. Foreign leaders have also made a great number of visits to China. These activities have given the world a greater opportunity to learn about China.
In order to do these things well, government officials at all levels have worked extremely hard. Of course, without the support of our people, our work cannot be done well. I would like to give a “thumbs up” to all our great people.
During this past year, we have passed key decisions through legislative procedures to establish the Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression; the Martyrs' Day; and the National Memorial Day for Victims of the Nanjing Massacre. These new memorial days included many solemn events. For all the people who sacrificed their precious lives for the state, for the nation and for peace, however times may have changed, we should always remember their sacrifices and contributions.
During this past year, we have also experienced some sad moments. Malaysia Airlines MH370 went missing. The whereabouts of more than 150 of our fellow countrymen remain unknown. We have not forgotten them. We will be absolutely resolute in continuing to make all possible efforts to find them.
During this past year, our country has also experienced some major natural disasters and accidents. We have lost a number of our fellow countrymen. The Ludian earthquake in Yunnan Province left over 600 people dead. We remember them. We wish all their relatives well.
The New Year bell is about to ring. We must continue striving to move forward, to transform people’s expectations into actions, and to transform people’s hopes into realities. We must comprehensively deepen our reform process. An arrow that has already been shot has no way back. During this critical moment of our reform process, only the courageous can win. We must comprehensively push forward the rule of law. We must use the rule of law to guarantee people’s interests and rights, safeguard social justice, and facilitate the nation’s development. Such comprehensive in-depth reforms and the promotion of a strong rule of law can only go forward hand in hand, like the two wings of a bird or the two wheels of a car. Only through these two intrinsically linked processes can we effectively achieve our goal of a comprehensive well-off society.
The living standards and quality of life of all Chinese people are getting better and better. But we should always keep in mind those people who have difficulties. We should be filled with passion to do a good job in improving the lives of everyone. This is especially true when it comes to helping the poor, developing poorer areas, and guaranteeing basic standards of living. We must help poorer people living in rural areas. We must help people living in cities who have problems. All people who need help must be made to feel secure in their daily lives and their hearts must be filled with warmth.
We will continue to comprehensively strengthen party governance and discipline. We will unswervingly transform our working style, be tough on corruption, and rein in government power. In this socialist country led by the Communist Party of China, any corrupt official who is exposed will be dealt with. All those involved in corruption and embezzlement will be punished or prosecuted.
Right now we are pursuing an extraordinary cause. We will only succeed through perseverance. If we give up halfway we will get nowhere. Our blueprint is ambitious, our task is arduous. The whole party and Chinese people of all ethnic groups across the country must rally together. We must pool our wisdom to maximize our opportunity. We must work together to embrace challenges. We must take resolute action to tackle problems; and we must explore innovation with enthusiasm, so that the country can develop in a better way and living standards can improve.
Chinese people care greatly about the country’s future and the future of the world. When Ebola emerged in Africa, we offered our help. When a water shortage occurred in the capital of The Maldives, we provided assistance. There are numerous examples like these which demonstrate the spirit of common destiny of the Chinese people and all humanity. At present, the world is not a tranquil place. We call for peace and we sincerely hope that people of all countries can work together to ensure that all people be free from the torture of hunger and cold, and all families free from the threat of wars. All the world’s children must flourish under the sun of peace.
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