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During a two-day inspection tour of the Chinese capital from Monday to Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited grassroots officials and residents of Beijing, extending his congratulations on the upcoming Spring Festival (Chinese New Year, the traditional Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar) to all Chinese people living both inside and outside the country.
Xi Jinping, who is also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, wished them good health, success in their careers, and family happiness. He also wished the country peace and prosperity in the Year of the Horse.
The Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday for the Chinese. This year, it falls on February 17th.
On Monday morning, the Chinese President visited the National Information Technology Innovation Park, located in the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone (Yizhuang Zone). There, he closely examined scientific and technological innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence and robotics, and interacted with researchers and leaders of scientific and technological enterprises.
The Chinese leader said he gained "even greater confidence" in the country's scientific and technological innovation after seeing what was presented to him.
He stressed that achieving scientific and technological self-sufficiency is the "key" to building a strong and modernized socialist country, and called on the Chinese capital to leverage its unique advantages to make an even greater contribution to these efforts.
On Tuesday morning, Xi Jinping visited a central Beijing neighborhood that had been modernized to create a barrier-free and comfortable environment for the elderly. The Chinese President visited a community canteen for the elderly, where he learned about the menu, prices, and dining options.
"Caring for and supporting the elderly is a shared responsibility of society," the Chinese leader emphasized, calling for more comfortable conditions for the elderly to enjoy a happy old age.
In Xicheng District, the Chinese President visited a senior citizen housing complex, where he spent time with residents, wishing them health, longevity, and a happy Spring Festival.
Upon arriving in the Longfusi commercial district in Dongcheng District, Xi Jinping was briefed on urban renewal efforts. He also visited the Daoxiangcun Bakery, where he observed the production of pastries.
After visiting the New Year's fair, the Chinese leader took great interest in the stalls and kiosks selling festive merchandise and chatted with shoppers. He shared memories of his visits to this area in his youth and purchased several signature delicacies and cultural items.
Xi Jinping was very pleased with the crowded and joyful atmosphere at the fair, the festive atmosphere, and the abundance of New Year's goods.
The Chinese President emphasized that the New Year celebration is a great event for the people, calling on party committees and governments at all levels to take care of the people's living needs and industrial safety so that the general public can celebrate the New Year with joy and happiness.
During his inspection tour, Xi Jinping heard reports on the work of the CPC Committee and the Beijing People's Government and praised the results they achieved in all aspects of their work.
Calling the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) a key stage in strengthening the foundation and fully applying efforts for the basic implementation of socialist modernization, the Chinese President indicated that Beijing should take the lead in achieving "decisive progress" in this process.
He called on the Chinese capital to take advantage of the expansion of the Beijing International Science and Technology Innovation Center (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region) to strengthen coordinated innovation and industrial cooperation with Tianjin and Hebei.
Xi Jinping also called on the capital to actively develop the modern service sector, further deepen reforms in an all-round manner, expand institutional openness, and provide practical experience for the entire country to replicate and disseminate.
Beijing, striving to become a city of harmonious and comfortable living of international class, must develop urban governance in accordance with the highest standards, the Chinese leader pointed out.
The Chinese President stressed the need to promote comprehensive and strict intra-Party governance by implementing higher standards and taking more specific measures, and comprehensively enhance the ability of cadres to implement modernization.
Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, and other high-ranking officials accompanied Xi Jinping on the inspection tour.
