Senior CPC Official Extends Spring Festival Greetings to Religious Leaders
Beijing, The Gulf Observer: Wang Huning, a distinguished member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, conveyed warm Spring Festival greetings to religious figures and believers across the nation. The festive greetings were extended during a meeting with leaders of national religious groups in anticipation of the Chinese New Year.
Wang commended the religious groups for their significant contributions throughout 2023 and urged them to enhance their dedication in serving the overarching objectives of the Party and the nation. He emphasized the importance of religious figures and believers aligning themselves with the ongoing modernization drive of the country.
Highlighting the crucial role of religious groups in the nation’s development, Wang called for a stronger sense of purpose among religious figures and believers. He urged them to unite around the Party and the government, fostering a deep sense of identity with the motherland, Chinese culture, the CPC, and socialism with Chinese characteristics.
The official underscored the principle that religions in China must be Chinese in orientation, emphasizing the need to adhere to the guidance of core socialist values. Wang stressed the importance of religious groups in exercising full and strict governance over their respective religions, consolidating their efforts in programs promoting frugality and discouraging extravagance.
Expressing the Party and government’s commitment to the well-being of religious figures, Wang urged localities and authorities to strengthen communication with religious communities. He emphasized the significance of ensuring that religious figures and believers experience a joyous and peaceful Spring Festival.
Wang’s address reflects the Party’s recognition of the vital role played by religious groups in China’s progress, emphasizing the need for alignment with core socialist values and a collective commitment to the nation’s overarching goals.
