Xi Jinping emphasised on high-quality development to meet the people’s growing aspirations for a better life. (File pic)BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping urged effective qualitative improvement and reasonable quantitative growth in the economy in a speech on Thursday, Xinhua reported.

"We must resolutely promote high-quality development and continuously meet the people’s ever-growing needs for a better life," Xi said about promoting comprehensive social progress while maintaining stability.

He also emphasised upholding the Communist Party of China's "absolute leadership" over the armed forces and advancing the "political building of the military", the state news agency reported.

The leader mentioned reform in the military, and strengthening through science and technology, as well as with talent and lawful governance.