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President Xi Jinping's speech lasted for 4 minutes and 8 seconds. In spite of the short length of the speech, President Xi mentioned "reform" five times.
He indicated, "The year 2013 has been an extraordinary year for our nation and people. We have worked together in overcoming a variety of obstacles and challenges, and made new outstanding achievements. In 2013, we made an overall plan on comprehensively deepening reform and laid out a grand blueprint together for future development. In 2014, we are expected to make new strides on the road of reform."
"There exists an immense and vast universe with bright stars," said President Xi. He adds, "More than 7 billion people inhabit the planet Earth. We in the same boat should keep watch and help each other to achieve common development. We Chinese people seek to realize the Chinese dream, a great revitalization of the Chinese nation, and also wish that the dreams of people of all countries will come true."
"Life is always full of hopes. Success always belongs to those who keep forging ahead unswervingly. On our way forward, we will encounter various risks and challenges. We still need to complete a lot of tasks so that common people can live a happier life. We need to be modest and prudent and work hard together in writing a new chapter for the development of our great nation," states President Xi.
President Xi Jinping's 2014 New Year speech has been considered as a message without rhetoric of words. With simple words and soft tone, the speech could be easily and accurately translated into foreign languages, thus communicating China's stories and messages to foreign friends.
