China outlines four key tasks, two supporting guarantees in 2026 top rural policy: official

The "No. 1 central document" of the CPC Central Committee released on Tuesday has set out key tasks to advance agricultural and rural modernization and promote all-around rural revitalization in the new year, said an official of the Central Rural Work Leading Group on Wednesday.

Speaking at a press conference held by the State Council Information office, Han Wenxiu, executive deputy director of the Office of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission and director of the Office of the Central Rural Work Leading Group, said that while maintaining the overall stability of the "agriculture, rural areas and farmers" work layout and responding to the new situation and new requirements, this year's major and key tasks in the "agriculture, rural areas and farmers" fields have been clarified which can be summarized as "four key tasks and two major supporting guarantees".

"The 'four key tasks' are to enhance comprehensive agricultural production capacity and quality and efficiency, implement normalized and targeted assistance, actively promote stable income growth for farmers, and advance the construction of livable, business-friendly and beautiful rural villages in line with local conditions. We must formulate policies based on realities and apply precise measures, firmly safeguard the bottom line of national food security, continue to consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation, and raise the levels of rural industrial development, rural construction and rural governance," said Han.

"The 'two major supporting guarantees' are strengthening institutional and mechanism innovation and enhancing the Communist Party of China's comprehensive leadership over work related to agriculture, rural areas and farmers. We must give full play to the Party's leadership, which is our greatest advantage, take reform and innovation as the fundamental driving force, improve the effectiveness of policies that strengthen, benefit and enrich agriculture, and stimulate the momentum and vitality of rural revitalization," said Han.

China outlines four key tasks, two supporting guarantees in 2026 top rural policy: official

China outlines four key tasks, two supporting guarantees in 2026 top rural policy: official

China outlines four key tasks, two supporting guarantees in 2026 top rural policy: official

China outlines four key tasks, two supporting guarantees in 2026 top rural policy: official

China outlines four key tasks, two supporting guarantees in 2026 top rural policy: official

China outlines four key tasks, two supporting guarantees in 2026 top rural policy: official

China outlines four key tasks, two supporting guarantees in 2026 top rural policy: official

China's 2026 box office total had surpassed 15.7 billion yuan (about 2.32 billion U.S. dollars) as of Sunday afternoon, with more than 50 new films already lined up for the summer season.

Leading the pack, the reality-inspired film "Dear You" has dominated the daily box office for three straight weeks, pulling in over 1.4 billion yuan so far. The film has extended its theatrical run through June 30 and is now rolling out in overseas markets.

With the summer blockbuster window fast approaching, over 50 new releases have been locked in, covering a wide spectrum of genres from history and science fiction to youth stories and animation.

Beyond the ticket sales, an expanding wave of "Film+" events is creating a broader consumption boom, turning moviegoing into a multifaceted cultural experience.

China's 2026 box office surpasses 15.7 bln yuan