October 1, 2023 marks the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Rising economic strength is vital for national development. Only with economic growth can a country be prosperous and strong and people's desire for a better life be realized. President Xi Jinping said it should be emphasized that during the new era and at the new stage China must follow the new development philosophy and ensure high-quality growth. Xi is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission. Edited excerpts of Xi's speeches on this topic since 2017 follow:  

Excerpts from Xi's speech at the Central Conference on Economic Work on December 18, 2017

Excerpts from Xi's Explanation of the Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for Formulating the 14th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development and Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035 made at the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee, on October 26, 2020

Excerpts from Xi's speech at a joint panel discussion of members from the economic circles of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) during the Third Session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee, on May 23, 2020

Excerpts from Xi's speech at the joint session of the 20th Meeting of the Members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the 15th Meeting of the Members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the 10th National Congress of the China Association for Science and Technology, on May 28, 2021

Excerpts from Xi's remarks while presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on September 27, 2023

Excepts from Xi's speech at the First Session of the 14th National People's Congress on March 13, 2023

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Sources: Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (III, IV), Xinhua News Agency and Rmlt.com.cn