The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, held its closing meeting on Wednesday morning. Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders attended the meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

As China advances its Healthy China Initiative, successful efforts made to prevent and treat altitude sickness on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau prompted a heartfelt response from President Xi Jinping on Friday, when he joined national political advisers from the sector of medicine and health, among others, for a group discussion in Beijing.

President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for provinces serving as China's economic powerhouses to pilot efforts in analyzing new circumstances and solving new problems, while stressing the need to develop new quality productive forces and promote common prosperity.

The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, opened on Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, raising the curtain on this year's two sessions of China's top legislative and political advisory bodies.

When China's annual "two sessions" convene in Beijing each spring, the discussions of national lawmakers and political advisors extend well beyond macroeconomic targets and national blueprints.

Xi's profound commitment to public welfare at the two sessions was manifested as early as 2013, when he first participated in the gatherings as China's top leader. At that time, Xi made an earnest call for efforts to improve people's social security and well-being, paying special attention to caring for people living in hardship, and ensuring that the public gains concrete, tangible benefits.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. It was noted at the meeting that the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25) marked a momentous and extraordinary period in China's development.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, asked senior Party officials to ensure a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). Xi made the remarks after reading through the annual work reports of senior Party officials recently submitted to the CPC Central Committee and to him.

President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that the more volatile and turbulent the international situation becomes, the greater the need for China and Germany to strengthen strategic communication, enhance mutual trust and promote the continuous new development of their comprehensive strategic partnership.

The Xinhua Publishing House, the publishing arm of Xinhua News Agency, has released the first volume of "China's Governance Under Xi Jinping's Leadership." Compiled by Xinhua, the book is available in both Chinese and English versions and is being distributed to readers at home and abroad.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has congratulated Kim Jong-un on his reelection as general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, emphasizing joint efforts to write a new chapter for China-DPRK friendship.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, called on Wednesday for non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, or ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation to contribute to the development of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).

Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, expressed sincere regards on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the CMC to service personnel of the People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force, civilian personnel posted in the military, and members of militia and reserve forces.

President Xi Jinping has extended Spring Festival greetings to Chinese people at home and abroad ahead of the festival, during a two-day fact-finding trip in Beijing. Xi wished the people good health, success in their careers, and happiness for their families in the Year of the Horse, and wished the country peace and prosperity.

President Xi Jinping stressed on Monday that self-reliance in science and technology is the "key" in building China into a great modern socialist country, on his first fact-finding trip of 2026, the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period.

President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, replied on Thursday to Laos' top leader Thongloun Sisoulith to designate 2026 as the Year of China-Laos Friendship.

The door to a fresh start was opened on Wednesday, which not only witnessed the first China-US heads-of-state phone conversation of the new year, but also celebrated Start of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese calendar.

President Xi Jinping underlined on Wednesday the need for China and Russia to join hands to safeguard global strategic stability amid growing turbulence in the international landscape, while ensuring that bilateral ties develop on the right trajectory.

President Xi Jinping talked with United States President Donald Trump by phone on Wednesday, saying that he stands ready to continue working with his US counterpart to guide the giant ship of China-US ties through wind and waves for a steady voyage in the new year, and do more big, good things together.

Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit, becoming the first foreign leader from a Latin American and Caribbean country to visit China in the new year. Accompanied by a delegation that includes government officials, business leaders, university representatives and academics, Orsi is also scheduled to visit Shanghai during his weeklong tour.