Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a New Year speech Tuesday evening in Beijing to ring in 2020. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a New Year speech Tuesday evening in Beijing to ring in 2020.
Highlights
China's GDP expected to near 100 trln yuan in 2019: Xi
China's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to near 100 trillion yuan (14.37 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2019, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday when delivering a New Year speech in Beijing.
Over 10 mln Chinese people to escape poverty in 2019: Xi
Around 340 poor counties across China will get rid of poverty and more than 10 million people will be lifted out of poverty by the end of 2019, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday when delivering a New Year speech in Beijing.
China cuts over 2 trln yuan of taxes, fees in 2019: Xi
China has cut over 2 trillion yuan (around 287 billion U.S. dollars) of taxes and fees in 2019, said Chinese President Xi Jinping when delivering a New Year speech in Beijing on Tuesday.
China's per capita GDP expected to reach 10,000 USD: Xi
China's per capita gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to reach 10,000 U.S. dollars in 2019, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday when delivering a New Year speech in Beijing.
China has diplomatic relations with 180 countries: Xi
China continues to embrace the world in 2019, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday when delivering a New Year speech in Beijing, adding that the number of countries China has established diplomatic relations with has reached 180.
Xi reaffirms resolve to eradicate poverty in 2020
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reaffirmed resolve to secure a victory in the battle against poverty in 2020.
Xi extends best wishes to Hong Kong
Chinese President Xi Jinping extended best wishes to Hong Kong and Hong Kong compatriots in his New Year speech on Tuesday in Beijing.
