On December 31, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping shared his 2026 New Year message live from Beijing via China Media Group and online platforms. Reflecting on 2025 and mapping out 2026, he highlighted China’s progress and goals. Here’s what young innovators and global citizens should know:
🔍 2025 in Review
- Economic milestones: GDP soared past RMB 140 trillion, marking solid growth under the 14th Five-Year Plan.
- Tech breakthroughs: Homegrown AI models raced forward, new chip designs emerged, and the Tianwen-2 probe launched to explore asteroids and comets.
- Cultural revival: Museum visits jumped, intangible heritage events thrived, and cultural icons like Wukong and Nezha gained global fans.
- Green progress: Major hydropower projects began on the Yarlung Zangbo River, and clean-water initiatives turned clear rivers into a signature landscape.
- Social strides: Monthly childcare subsidies, better protections for gig workers, and upgraded facilities for seniors lifted people’s sense of security and happiness.
🤝 Global Engagement
2025 saw China hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin and the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, launching special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port, and unveiling new climate pledges. President Xi introduced the Global Governance Initiative, aiming for a fairer world order.
🇭🇰🇲🇴 Cross-Region Unity
Highlights included celebrating the unity of Guangdong alongside Hong Kong and Macao residents at the National Games, reinforcing the One Country, Two Systems policy, and emphasizing bonds with residents of Taiwan through the newly established Taiwan Recovery Day.
🚀 Looking Ahead to 2026
As the 15th Five-Year Plan kicks off, the focus will be on high-quality development, deeper reform and opening up, and shared prosperity. President Xi rallied everyone to “charge ahead like horses” with energy and dedication to make dreams a reality.
Here’s to a year of bold innovation, cultural vibrancy, and global collaboration! 🌟
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Full text: Chinese President Xi Jinping's 2026 New Year message
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