CPC plenum stresses advancing national development goals in critical period

The fourth plenary session convened by the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing from Monday to Thursday has underscored that the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030) will be a crucial stage in consolidating the foundation for the basic realization of socialist modernization and making comprehensive progress toward the country's long-term development goals, according to a communique of the session released on Thursday.

The 15th Five-Year Plan period will be critical as the country works to reinforce the foundations and push ahead on all fronts toward basically achieving socialist modernization by 2035, and it will thus serve as a key link between the past and the future, according to the communique.

At present, China is in a phase of development where strategic opportunities exist alongside risks and challenges, while uncertainties and unforeseen factors are rising.

China's economy has a solid foundation, multiple advantages, strong resilience and vast potential, with its long-term positive fundamentals remaining unchanged.

The country's enormous market, complete industrial system and abundant human resources have become even more prominent, providing a solid guarantee for sustained and sound economic growth.

The communique said that all Party members must acquire a deep understanding of the decisive significance of establishing Comrade Xi Jinping's core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a whole, and of establishing the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.

It called on the entire Party to maintain strategic resolve and firm confidence in victory, while proactively identifying, responding to, and steering changes.

The communique stressed the need for the whole Party to bravely face major tests amid high winds, rough waves and even raging storms, and resolutely uphold the spirit of historical initiative to face risks and overcome difficulties, thus striving to open up new prospects for advancing the modernization drive with Chinese characteristics.

Efforts should focus on building China into a great modern socialist country in all respects and advancing national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization, the communique said.

It underscored the importance of upholding the general principle of pursuing progress while maintaining stability, pursuing high-quality development while focusing on economic work with reform and innovation as the driving force.

It also urged efforts to meet the people's growing aspirations for a better life and to ensure strict governance over the Party as a fundamental guarantee.

The communique said China will strive to make solid progress in promoting all-round human development and common prosperity, and secure decisive progress toward basically realizing socialist modernization.

The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee presided over the meeting.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered important addresses, according to the communique.

CPC plenum stresses advancing national development goals in critical period

CPC plenum stresses advancing national development goals in critical period

CPC plenum stresses advancing national development goals in critical period

CPC plenum stresses advancing national development goals in critical period

NPC Deputies from east China's Jiangsu Province vowed to make greater contributions to the overall development of the nation after Chinese President Xi Jinping joined them in group deliberations on Thursday.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, took part in the deliberation with his fellow deputies from Jiangsu during the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature.

During the discussions, deputies from various sectors shared their experiences and spoke on a wide range of topics, including agriculture, technological and industrial innovation, education and talent training, and rural governance.

"I felt extremely excited today to be able to meet face-to-face with the General Secretary and report to him on Huai'an's economic and social development over the past two years. In recent years, we have vigorously cultivated the development of the crayfish industry in line with the requirements for developing local specialty products. In Xuyi County, one-sixth of the population is engaged in this profession. When I reported to the General Secretary a moment ago, I shared some good news with him. The 'Xuyi No. 1' crayfish has achieved growth of more than 18 percent in both yield per mu (about 0.067 hectare) and individual weight. Crayfish farming has provided more employment opportunities for our labor force and promoted income growth for residents," said Shi Zhijun, secretary of the CPC Huai'an Municipal Committee.

"I reported to the General Secretary on the integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. The General Secretary attached great care for Soochow University. For our emerging industries and future industries, one important focus is developing commercial aerospace. We are now working together with industry partners to address this issue, hoping that Soochow University will achieve coordinated development with Suzhou's social economy in the future, and make greater contributions particularly to developing new quality productive forces," said Zhang Xiaohong, Party Secretary of Soochow University.

"I reported to the General Secretary on the achievements our team has made in breeding wheat resistant to Fusarium head blight. We have successively developed highly resistant varieties including Yangmai 33 and Yangmai 53, covering two directions of high-quality wheat development. Chinese bowls must be filled with Chinese grain. We must continue our efforts to ensure stable growth of national grain production and guarantee food security," said Gao Derong, a researcher at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences for Lixiahe Region under the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

"Today, I feel extremely honored and excited to report to the General Secretary on the changes and development of our Desheng Village over the years. The General Secretary inquired about Party organization building, industrial development, social development, and environmental governance. For rural areas, we must first develop industries so that people can benefit substantially from this process. Meanwhile, the building of civilized rural customs must be advanced in parallel," said Yang Hengjun, head of Desheng's village committee.

In the deliberation, Xi has called on economic powerhouses like Jiangsu to redouble efforts to gain experience in analyzing new situations and solving new problems.

Deputies say they will implement the General Secretary's instructions and strive to make new achievements. "Today, the General Secretary, on the one hand, spoke positively of Jiangsu's contributions as an economic powerhouse, shouldering heavy responsibilities during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. On the other hand, he put forward new requirements for Jiangsu in terms of developing new quality productive forces in line with local conditions to enhance economic resilience, and in continuously strengthening common prosperity for the people. As an NPC deputy, I will earnestly study and implement the General Secretary's important instructions upon my return, so that Huai'an's modernization process can advance on a more solid foundation," Shi said.

"Universities, especially research universities, as national strategic scientific and technological forces, must do well in basic research and application. As an important base for talent cultivation, we must establish mechanisms for integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent, and cultivate top innovative talents. We will implement the General Secretary's instructions through these efforts," Zhang said.

NPC deputies from Jiangsu vow to make greater contributions in national development