国内英语资讯:Xinhua Headlines: President Xi delivers New Year speech rallying nation for great cause_时事

国内英语资讯:Xinhua Headlines: President Xi delivers New Year speech rallying nation for great cause

Around 10 million people in the country's rural areas were lifted out of poverty in 2018, said the president, recollecting his visits to villages in Sichuan, Shandong, Liaoning and Guangdong provinces.

In the year marking the 40th anniversary of the country's reform and opening-up, China unveiled a systematic, comprehensive and restructuring reform of both Party and State institutions.

More than 100 important reform measures were rolled out, he said. "China's reforms will never stop and its door will only open even wider."

Zhang Ruimin, chief executive officer of China's Haier Group, said the company is determined to make its own contributions to making China a manufacturing power.

"Just like President Xi said in his speech, we are all 'running at full speed toward the realization of our dreams,'" Zhang said.

HOPEFUL, CHALLENGING 2019

Joint efforts are needed as China faces both opportunities and challenges in 2019, Xi noted.

In the new year, Xi said, the policies to cut taxes and fees should be well implemented to ease the burden on enterprises.

Sincere appreciation should be given to professionals in all areas while efforts be made to motivate responsible and competent grass-roots officials, he said.

The goal of lifting 10 million rural residents above the poverty line should be fulfilled as planned, he said, adding that veterans should receive proper attention and care.