SCMP: Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges reform in future-focused New Year’s address
* Xi offers upbeat assessment of the economy's resilience, pointing to advances in various industrial projects
* Wind and rain are the norm, he says, acknowledging pressures on people and businesses
Growth and stability were the two big themes of Chinese President Xi Jinping's New Year's address to the country on Sunday night, as he put the focus firmly on future progress.
Flanked by photos of his family and images from his tours around the country, Xi called for continued efforts towards modernisation and pledged further reform and opening up.
"We must persist in seeking progress while maintaining stability, promoting stability through advancement," he said.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping's New Year Address
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