Chinese premier chairs symposium to solicit opinions on draft gov't work report, five-year plan

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday presided over a symposium for soliciting opinions and suggestions on the draft government work report as well as the draft outline of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for Economic and Social Development.

Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, heard opinions and suggestions on the two documents from representatives from academia, the business community, and sectors including education, science, culture, public health, and sports.

Li stressed the need to thoroughly implement the CPC Central Committee's recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan and the decisions made at the Central Economic Work Conference, using the certainty of high-quality development to address the uncertainties in the development environment.

He called for efforts to carry forward high-quality development as the guiding goal and implement a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy.

Li emphasized the need to broaden the pathways to realizing high-quality development, strengthen innovation-driven growth, deepen reform and opening up, place strategic emphasis on expanding domestic demand, and steadily increase the internal momentum of development.

He also urged closely integrating pro-people policies with consumption promotion, and combining investment in physical assets with investment in human capital to foster new drivers of economic growth and continuously enhance public welfare.

The draft government work report and the draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development are also circulated to localities and government departments nationwide for solicitation of opinions.

Chinese premier chairs symposium to solicit opinions on draft gov't work report, five-year plan

Chinese premier chairs symposium to solicit opinions on draft gov't work report, five-year plan

Chinese premier chairs symposium to solicit opinions on draft gov't work report, five-year plan

Chinese premier chairs symposium to solicit opinions on draft gov't work report, five-year plan

The promo of China Media Group (CMG)'s 2026 Spring Festival Gala has been showcased at overseas Chinese New Year celebrations and city landmarks, bringing a vibrant festive atmosphere to locals and homesick Chinese people.

The Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year, is the most important traditional holiday for Chinese people. It falls on Feb 17 this year, ushering in the Year of the Horse, the seventh animal in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle.

The gala's live broadcast on the eve of the festival has become a cherished part of the celebrations in hundreds of millions of homes.

The promotional video was featured at the "Icebreakers" Chinese New Year Dinner 2026 held in London, UK. The captivating audio-visual presentation showcased the unique charm of the Chinese New Year and the vigorous spirit of the Chinese people to attendees from both Chinese and British communities.

The promo was also displayed at the China-Cyprus Spring Festival Celebration Gala 2026 in Nicosia, conveying the theme of harmony and reunion that is celebrated during the Chinese New Year.

During the event, participants enjoyed splendid cultural performances including traditional opera, martial arts, acrobatics, songs and dances, as well as robot shows, and celebrated the profound friendship between the people of China and Cyprus.

Meanwhile, the promotional video for this grand gala has been played on screens across Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania. It has been continuously displayed since Saturday at the Julius Nyerere International Airport, the central business district, and outdoor billboards lining the streets, drawing local citizens and overseas Chinese in Tanzania.

"I'm really excited to watch the promotional video of the CMG's Spring Festival Gala in Tanzania. This time, I can't return home due to work reasons, but as a Chinese, I will still watch the Spring Festival Gala even if I'm in Africa as it is a must-do Chinese New Year celebration. Although I miss home, I won't feel lonely being able to watch the Spring Festival Gala with Chinese people all over the world," said Li Zhichong, a Chinese living in Tanzania.

CMG Spring Festival Gala promo shown in various countries