Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 31 (Xinhua) On New Year's Eve, the President of the People's Republic of China delivered the 2023 New Year's message through China Central Radio and Television and the Internet. The full text is as follows:
　　Hello everyone! 2023 is coming, and I would like to extend my best New Year wishes to everyone in Beijing!
　　In 2022, we successfully convened the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, drawing up a grand blueprint for comprehensively building a modern socialist country and comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization, sounding the clarion call of the times to forge ahead on a new journey.
　　China continues to maintain its status as the world's second largest economy, with steady economic development, and the annual GDP is expected to exceed 120 trillion yuan. In the face of the global food crisis, my country's grain production has achieved "nineteen consecutive harvests", and the Chinese people's rice bowls have become more secure. We have consolidated the results of poverty alleviation, comprehensively promoted rural revitalization, adopted a series of measures such as tax cuts and fee reductions to alleviate the difficulties of enterprises, and strived to solve the urgent, difficult and anxious problems of the people.
　　Since the outbreak of the epidemic, we have always put people and life first, adhered to scientific and precise prevention and control, optimized and adjusted prevention and control measures according to the situation, and protected people's life safety and health to the maximum extent. The broad masses of cadres and the masses, especially medical personnel and grassroots workers, are not afraid of hardships and persevere with courage. After arduous efforts, we have overcome unprecedented difficulties and challenges, which are not easy for everyone. At present, epidemic prevention and control has entered a new stage, and it is still a tough time. Everyone is working hard with perseverance, and the dawn is ahead. Let's work harder, persistence is victory, unity is victory.
　　In 2022, Comrade Jiang Zemin left us. We deeply cherish his great achievements and noble demeanor, and cherish the precious spiritual wealth he left behind. We must inherit his legacy and continue to advance the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.
　　The long history is magnificent, and generations of people have worked hard to create today's China.
　　Today’s China is a China where dreams are realized one after another. The Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics were successfully held, and ice and snow athletes galloped across the fields and achieved impressive results. Shenzhou 13, 14, and 15 took off in succession, the Chinese space station was fully completed, and our "space home" traveled in the sky. The People's Army celebrates its 95th birthday, and the officers and soldiers are marching high spirits on their journey to strengthen the army. The third aircraft carrier "Fujian" was launched, the first C919 large aircraft was officially delivered, and Baihetan Hydropower Station was put into full operation... all of this embodies the hard work and sweat of countless people. Little sparks, gathered into a torch, this is the power of China!
　　Today’s China is a China full of vitality. Various free trade pilot zones and the Hainan Free Trade Port are booming, coastal areas are actively innovating, the central and western regions are accelerating development, the revitalization of the Northeast is gaining momentum, and border areas are prospering and enriching the people. China's economy is highly resilient, has great potential, and is full of vitality, and its long-term positive fundamentals remain unchanged. As long as we have firm confidence and strive for progress while maintaining stability, we will be able to achieve our set goals. I went to Hong Kong this year and was very pleased to see that Hong Kong will be governed and prospered.By unswervingly implementing "one country, two systems", Hong Kong and Macao will surely enjoy long-term prosperity and stability.
　　Today’s China is a China that continues its national spirit. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, droughts, wildfires and some safety incidents that occurred this year are heart-wrenching and sad, but the scenes of people sacrificing their lives for righteousness and helping each other are deeply touching, and the deeds of heroes will always be engraved in our hearts. Whenever we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, we always think of the awe-inspiring spirit that the Chinese nation has inherited for thousands of years, doubling our confidence in moving forward.
　　Today’s China is a China that is closely connected to the world. This year, I met many old and new friends in Beijing, and also went abroad to speak about China’s propositions. A century of changes has accelerated, and the world is not peaceful. We always cherish peace and development, cherish friends and partners, stand firmly on the right side of history and the progress of human civilization, and strive to contribute Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions to the cause of human peace and development.
　　After the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, I went to Yan'an with my colleagues to relive the glorious years when the Party Central Committee overcame difficulties rarely seen in the world during the Yan'an period, and to appreciate the spiritual power of the older generation of Communists. I often say that hardships will make you successful. The Communist Party of China has weathered the wind and rain for hundreds of years and overcome obstacles. The journey has been both arduous and great. We must move forward and work hard to make tomorrow's China better.
　　In tomorrow’s China, struggle will create miracles. Su Shi has a saying: "Survive the most difficult situation and aim for the farthest goal", which means "attack the most difficult place and pursue the most ambitious goal." Although the road is long, you will get there if you go; although the task is difficult, you will succeed if you do it. As long as you have the ambition of Foolish Old Man to move mountains, the perseverance of dripping water to penetrate rocks, be down-to-earth, work hard, and accumulate thousands of miles, you will be able to turn your grand goals into a beautiful reality.
　　In tomorrow’s China, strength comes from unity. China is such a big country, and different people will have different demands and have different views on the same thing. This is normal, and consensus must be built through communication and negotiation. With more than 1.4 billion Chinese people thinking in one direction and working hard in one direction, working together in the same boat and uniting as one, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished or that cannot be overcome. We are one family across the Taiwan Straits. I sincerely hope that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will meet each other halfway and work hand in hand to create the long-lasting well-being of the Chinese nation.
　　Tomorrow’s China will place its hope on its youth. The prosperity of young people will lead to the prosperity of the country, and China's development depends on the young people's responsibility. Youth is full of vitality, and youth breeds hope. The majority of young people should cultivate their feelings for their family and country, cultivate their enterprising character, inspire their youth with a fighting attitude, and live up to the times and their years.
　　At this moment, many people are still working hard, thank you all for your hard work! The New Year's bell is about to ring. Let us jointly welcome the first ray of sunshine in 2023 with a beautiful yearning for the future.
　　I wish the motherland prosperity, peace and prosperity! I wish the world peace, happiness and tranquility! I wish everyone a happy new year and everything you wish for!
　　Thank you!