Xi Jinping greets representatives of retired officials and groups who received awards for their outstanding work at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 31, 2024. Leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state Xi Jinping, Cai Qi and Ding Xuexiang on Tuesday met here with representatives of retired officials and groups who received awards for their outstanding work. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)