Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his New Year speech via state broadcasters, in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 31, 2014. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)

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President Xi stresses more reform, rule of law in New Year address

BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored the need to continue efforts to advance reform and rule of law in 2015 in his New Year speech on Wednesday, comparing them to "a bird's two wings".

The president told domestic and overseas audiences that the past year was "unforgettable". His address was transmitted via state broadcasters. Full story