In his 2024 New Year message, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized a people-centric approach to development, aiming to deepen citizen trust and enhance livelihoods across the nation. \"We will continue to act on the principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, promoting stability through progress, and establishing the new before abolishing the old,\" Xi stated, outlining a clear blueprint for the year ahead.
Central to Xi's vision is the noble goal of \"delivering a better life\" for Chinese residents. Education stands at the forefront of this initiative, with the number of college graduates in 2024 expected to surpass 11.7 million. This surge represents a pivotal opportunity to revitalize China's job market, fostering quality career progression for its vast talent pool.
To support this, over two dozen measures have been implemented to boost employment and strengthen the nexus between education and industry. With nearly 900 million working-age individuals and the world's largest higher education system, prioritizing education and career mobility is set to unlock China’s most valuable asset: its people.
As China approaches the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, high-quality economic development remains a cornerstone of its rapid modernization and growth. The nation is on track to meet its 2023 growth targets and is poised to sustain economic recovery in the coming year. The rise of \"advanced, smart and green industries\" underscores the potential of China's modernized industrial system.
Xi also highlighted the importance of rural revitalization, a key strategy to transform the agricultural sector and improve livelihoods in rural areas. Significant progress in regions like China's northeast, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the Yangtze River Economic Belt showcases the diversity and strength of rural industries, setting the stage for continued advancements in poverty alleviation.
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Xi's New Year message: People-centric development as defining theme
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