CHINA, Jan. 2 -- ON New Years Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2026 New Year message through China Media Group and the internet.

The following is the full text of the message: Greetings to all! Year after year, life opens a fresh chapter.

As the new year begins, I extend my best wishes to you from Beijing! The year 2025 marks the completion of Chinas 14th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development.

Over the past five years, we have pressed ahead with enterprise and fortitude, and overcome many difficulties and challenges.

We met the targets in the Plan and made solid advances on the new journey of Chinese modernization.

Our economic output has crossed thresholds one after another, and it is expected to reach RM...