Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2025 New Year address received praise from officials, experts, and business leaders, who lauded China’s achievements in high-quality development, global governance, and improving people’s livelihoods. Xi acknowledged economic challenges but called for confidence, emphasizing China’s role in promoting peace and international cooperation.
Honduran president-designate Doris Gutierrez highlighted the potential for stronger China-Latin America ties. Former Chilean ambassador Fernando Reyes Matta praised China’s leadership amid global turbulence, while U.S. exchange leader Ron Chow and Ecuador’s Carlos Larrea emphasized China’s advancements in technology and global collaboration.
Jack Perry of the UK’s 48 Group saw Xi’s message as a blueprint for deeper China-UK cooperation. Xi also stressed China’s commitment to reforming global governance and supporting the Global South through multilateral platforms like BRICS and G20, fostering solidarity and socio-economic growth.
Source – CGTN