Xi says China makes solid advances on new journey of modernization

BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China has met the targets in its 14th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development, and made solid advances on the new journey of Chinese modernization.

As the year 2025 marks the completion of the Plan, China's economic strength, scientific and technological abilities, defense capabilities, and composite national strength all reached new heights, Xi said in his 2026 New Year message. ■