Xi affirms nation's commitment to future of humanity
China DailyChinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech after receiving the credentials of 42 ambassadors to China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan 30, 2024. President Xi Jinping stressed China's unwavering commitment to the future of humanity and the welfare of the people during a meeting with foreign envoys on Jan 30, saying that the nation will continue contributing its wisdom and solutions to global peace and development. Xi conveyed greetings and best wishes to the leaders and people of the countries represented by the envoys, emphasizing that China profoundly cherishes its friendship with people around the world. With this year marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the president told the envoys that China's ongoing journey in furthering the Chinese path to modernization is aimed at enabling the nation's over 1.4 billion people to live better lives.