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BEIJING, Dec. 31-- A New Year gathering was held by the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Tuesday in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the gathering. Senior leaders Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan attended the gathering along with senior members of non-communist parties, leaders of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, representatives of personages without party affiliation, leading officials of central departments, members of different ethnic groups and people from all walks of life. Building a moderately prosperous society in all respects embodies the dream that the Chinese nation has been diligently striving for, Xi said. As long as the Chinese people of all ethnic groups rally closely around the CPC, give play to the political advantage of the CPC leadership and the institutional advantage of the socialism with Chinese characteristics, the first centenary goal can be secured, said Xi. The year 2019, which marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, is a key year for securing a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, Xi said. "We have worked together to tackle tough issues, done a lot of hard work and harvested a lot of fruits." | 
