BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- The deeds of fallen heroes are remembered, and the spirit of hard work is strengthened. A ceremony of presenting flower baskets to China's fallen national heroes was held on the morning of Sept. 30 at Tian'anmen Square, Beijing, to mark the country's Martyrs' Day. Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng, leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state, joined representatives from all walks of life to attend the event.
At the grand Tian'anmen Square, a bright Five-Star Red Flag flies high and conspicuously, and the Monument to the People's Heroes stands majestically. In the center of the square, a huge display in the shape of a flower basket is placed, with Chinese characters on it reading "Best Wishes to the Motherland," expressing the wishes for a more prosperous and stronger China. Eighteen wreaths composed of white chrysanthemums and other flowers on two groups of flower beds located north of the monument convey all Chinese people's deep memories of the fallen national heroes.
As the clock was about to strike 10, Party and state leaders, including Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng arrived at Tian'anmen Square to attend the ceremony.
Trumpeters of the band of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) played the solemn "Martyrs' Day Bugle."
At the word of the command "Guards of honor on your marks", PLA guards of honor marched in parade steps to the front of the monument and stood still, holding their guns.
At 10 a.m., the ceremony commenced. The military band played the national anthem "The March of the Volunteers," and all participants sang in unison.
After the anthem, all present stood in solemn silence to pay tribute to the heroes who laid down their lives for the liberation of the Chinese people and the development of the People's Republic of China.
Following that, a group of children holding flowers in their hands and facing the monument sang the song "We Are Communist Successors," and saluted to the monument as Young Pioneers.
In front of the formations, nine large flower baskets were placed in a line in the name of the CPC Central Committee; the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC); the State Council; the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC); the Central Military Commission; the non-CPC parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) and patriotic personages without party affiliation; people's organizations and the people from all walks of life; veterans, retired senior officials and relatives of martyrs; and the Chinese Young Pioneers. "Eternal Glory to the People's Heroes," read the eye-catching characters in the red ribbons hung on the flower baskets.
As the military band played the soulful "Flower Presenting Melody," 18 guards of honor steadily lifted the flower baskets, walked slowly to the monument, and laid them on the pedestal.
Xi and other leaders of the Party and the state walked up to the pedestal and stopped in front of the flower baskets. Bright-colored anthuriums, blossoming lilies, and fragrant oncidiums ... all were telling people's cherished memories of and sincere respect for the deceased heroes.
Taking a few steps forward, Xi carefully straightened the ribbons and led other leaders in a walk around the monument to pay tribute.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Eighty years ago, the Chinese people achieved the first complete victory in resisting foreign aggression in modern times after their gallant fight with tenacity and valor, creating bright prospects of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Today, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the whole Party, the military and people of all ethnic groups across the country are carrying forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, pressing ahead with enterprise and resolve, and working in unity to make further progress in building a great country and advancing national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization.
Children and representatives from all walks of life walked up to the front of the monument, laid flowers and paid tribute.
The ceremony was presided over by Yin Li, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee.
Members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and members of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee in Beijing, some vice chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee, state councilors, president of the Supreme People's Court, procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, some vice chairpersons of the CPPCC National Committee, and members of the Central Military Commission attended the ceremony.
Those who attended the ceremony also included leading officials of relevant departments of the CPC Central Committee, the central government, the military and people's organizations, and leading officials of the Beijing Municipal Government. Present at the ceremony were also leading officials of the central committees of the non-CPC parties and the ACFIC; representatives of personages without party affiliation; representatives of veterans, retired senior officials and relatives of martyrs in Beijing; representatives of recipients of honorary titles and awards in Beijing; and representatives from all walks of life in the capital. ■
BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- On the afternoon of Sept. 29, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held its 22nd group study session with focus on ensuring religions in China further adapt to the Chinese context. While presiding over the session, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, stressed the need to draw upon and apply the historical experience, proceed from the actual religious work in China, enhance systems thinking, strengthen institutional development, boost comprehensive management, beef up work at the grassroots level, and take systematic steps to ensure that religions in China are Chinese in orientation so that they can adapt to the socialist society.
Zhang Xunmou, director of the religious research center under the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, gave a lecture on the topic and put forward suggestions in this regard. Members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee listened attentively to the lecture and engaged in discussions.
Following the lecture and discussions, Xi made important remarks. He said since the 18th CPC National Congress, the Party has placed the work related to religious affairs in an important position in state governance, put forward in a clear-cut manner a series of new ideas and measures on upholding the principle that religions in China must be Chinese in orientation, improved systems and mechanisms for the religious work, and enhanced the rule of law in religious affairs, thus achieving positive results and effects in the religious work in the new era. History and practice have proven that only by advancing the adaptation of religions to the Chinese context can amity among different religions, ethnic solidarity, social harmony and the long-term peace and order of the country be achieved.
China is a socialist country under the leadership of the CPC. It is therefore essential that we provide active guidance for the adaptation of religions to the socialist society, Xi said. It is imperative to uphold core socialist values as guidelines to help religious figures and believers develop an accurate understanding of country, history, ethnicity, culture and religion, so that they cultivate a growing sense of identity with the motherland, the Chinese nation, the Chinese culture, the Communist Party of China and socialism with Chinese characteristics, and consciously participate in the drive for Chinese modernization, he said.
For their healthy continuity, the religions in China must always take root in the vast Chinese land and be nourished by rich Chinese culture, Xi said. He stressed the need to base efforts on the 5,000-year-long Chinese civilization to promote the integration of the religions in China with fine traditional Chinese culture, and guide religious figures and believers to deepen their sense of identity with Chinese culture.
To ensure that religions in China are Chinese in orientation, it is crucial to encourage religious circles to take the initiative and carry out self-reform. Support and guidance should be provided to ensure that religious doctrines, rules, management systems, rituals and behavioral norms embody Chinese characteristics and align with the requirements of the era, thereby enhancing religious circles' capabilities in self-education, self-management and self-discipline, Xi said.
He pointed out that administering religious affairs in accordance with the law is the fundamental way to properly handle various contradictions and problems in the religious field. It is necessary to improve relevant laws and policies, carry out in-depth publicity and education on the rule of law, promote strict law enforcement, and effectively improve the management of religious work under the rule of law.
Party committees at all levels must strengthen leadership over the work related to religious affairs, fully implement the Party's theories, principles and policies on religious work in the new era, deepen research on strategic, foundational and practical issues, build a strong team of personnel for the work related to religious affairs, and consolidate the foundation at the grassroots level, so as to forge a greater synergy for making sure that religions in China are Chinese in orientation, Xi said. ■
BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Political Bureau held a meeting on Sept. 29, discussing major issues related to the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, chaired the meeting.
The fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee will be held in Beijing from Oct. 20 to 23, according to a decision made at the meeting.
The Political Bureau heard a report regarding the opinions solicited from in and outside the CPC on the CPC Central Committee's proposals for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan, and decided that the document will be revised based on the discussion at this meeting and submitted to the fourth plenary session for review.
It was noted at the meeting that in soliciting opinions this time, democracy was fully promoted and collective wisdom was pooled. All regions, departments, and sectors gave the document full recognition, believing that it accurately grasps the historic position of development of the Party and the country's cause during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, provides an in-depth analysis of the profound and complex changes China's development faces, and lays out top-level design and strategic planning for the country's development in the next five years. The document represents another mobilization and overall arrangement for building on the momentum to further advance Chinese modernization, and suggests that the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core will seize the historic initiative to continue to unite and lead the whole Party and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups in writing a new chapter on sustaining the two miracles of rapid economic growth and long-term social stability, and vigorously forge new prospects for Chinese modernization. It will therefore exert a major and far-reaching influence on the cause of the Party and the country.
The need was emphasized at the meeting to uphold the Party's overall leadership for economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. It will be imperative to firmly uphold the authority of the CPC Central Committee and its centralized, unified leadership, and ensure that Party leadership is exercised in every aspect and throughout the entire process of economic and social development. It will be essential to continuously put the people first, respect the principal status of the people, and ensure that they enjoy more benefits of modernization in a fairer manner. It will be important to promote high-quality development, guide development with the new development philosophy, and foster new quality productive forces in line with local conditions to promote sustained and healthy economic growth as well as comprehensive social progress. It will be essential to deepen reform comprehensively, and expand high-level opening up to continuously enhance the momentum for growth and social vitality. It will be imperative to continuously tap the potential of the synergy between an efficient market and a well-functioning government, and work to see that the market plays the decisive role in the allocation of resources and that the government plays a better role. The need was emphasized at the meeting to ensure both development and security, prepare for worst-case scenarios, effectively guard against and defuse all risks, and safeguard the new development paradigm with new security architecture.
It was noted at the meeting that upholding and strengthening the Party's overall leadership is the fundamental guarantee for advancing Chinese modernization. It is essential to continue efforts to lead a social revolution through the Party's self-reform, advance full and rigorous Party's self-governance, strengthen the Party's ability to provide political leadership and theoretical guidance and to organize and inspire the people, and enhance the Party's capacity for leading economic and social development so that tremendous strengths can be pooled for advancing Chinese modernization.
Other matters were also deliberated at the meeting.■
URUMQI, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Forging ahead for 70 years, new splendor unfolds across the Tianshan Mountains. President Xi Jinping on Thursday morning attended a grand gathering in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at the Xinjiang People's Hall in Urumqi, capital of this region. Xi is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission.
Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and head of the central delegation, attended this event and delivered a speech. Cai Qi, director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, was also present at the gathering. Both Wang and Cai are members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.
The Xinjiang People's Hall was ablaze with lights and the atmosphere was solemn and jubilant. Above the rostrum hung a banner reading "Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region." In the center of the backdrop was the shining national emblem of China, with 10 red flags flanking it on both sides. A streamer hung at the back of the hall read: "Let us rally more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, and strive unremittingly to build a socialist modern Xinjiang that is characterized by unity, harmony, prosperity, affluence, cultural progress and a sound eco-environment, where people live and work in peace and contentment!"
At around 10:30 a.m., to the sound of cheerful music, Xi and other leaders stepped onto the rostrum, greeted by prolonged and enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Erkin Tuniyaz, deputy secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee and chairman of the regional people's government, declared the opening of the ceremony. All attendees rose to their feet and sang the national anthem.
Li Ganjie, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, and deputy head of the central delegation, read a congratulatory message on the 70th anniversary of the founding of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The message was from the CPC Central Committee, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the State Council, the National Committee of the CPPCC, and the Central Military Commission.
Wang Huning delivered a speech. Wang said that with the care of the CPC Central Committee and the support of the Party's policies concerning ethnic groups, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was founded 70 years ago. Over the past seven decades and especially in the new era, under the leadership of the CPC, the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang with ensured status as masters of the country have achieved one success after another in socialist revolution and development, and in reform and opening up. The CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core reviewed the developments and made overall plans from a strategic perspective and formulated the Party's guidelines for governing Xinjiang in the new era, which has driven historic achievements across various undertakings in the region, Wang said. Xinjiang, together with the rest of the country, won the battle against poverty and completed the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects, said Wang, noting that ethnic unity in Xinjiang has been further consolidated, and the sense of community for the Chinese nation has been strengthened. People of all ethnic groups in the autonomous region, closely united like the seeds of a pomegranate that stick together, are striding forward on the path to Chinese modernization.
Wang noted that the splendid achievements made by Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region over the past 70 years speak volumes for the remarkable advantages of the Party's leadership and socialism, fully demonstrate the strong vigor of the correct and distinctively Chinese approach to handling ethnic affairs, and fully prove the correctness of the Party's guidelines for governing Xinjiang in the new era.
Wang said that with Xinjiang's modernization drive at a new starting point, it is imperative to follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress as well as the second and third plenary sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, profoundly understand the decisive significance of the "Two Affirmations," strengthen awareness of the "Four Consciousnesses" and the "Four Confidences," resolutely act on the "Two Upholds," fully and faithfully implement the Party's guidelines for governing Xinjiang in the new era, uphold and improve the system of regional ethnic autonomy, focus on the general goal of the work related to Xinjiang, and firmly grasp the goal of forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation. It is also imperative to uphold the principles of governing Xinjiang in accordance with the law, maintaining stability through ethnic unity, nourishing the region through cultural development, bringing greater prosperity to the region and its people, and developing Xinjiang from a long-term perspective, as well as to strive unremittingly for a socialist modern Xinjiang that is characterized by unity, harmony, prosperity, affluence, cultural progress and a sound eco-environment, where people live and work in peace and contentment.
Also delivering speeches at the meeting were Chen Xiaojiang, secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee; He Zhongyou, political commissar of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps; and representatives of the members of the public, including ethnic Uygur representative Amragul Abdu and ethnic Han representative Gu Xiangfeng.
Also present at the meeting were He Lifeng, Wang Xiaohong, Shohrat Zakir, Shen Yiqin, Wang Dongfeng, and Liu Zhenli. Those present also included veteran comrades who had worked in Xinjiang, leading officials from relevant central Party and state departments, all members of the central delegation, and leading officials from Xinjiang's Party and government departments and military units. ■
BEIJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping, who led a central delegation to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for activities marking the autonomous region's 70th founding anniversary, listened to work reports from the Communist Party of China (CPC) Xinjiang regional committee and the regional government on Wednesday. Xi, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the full, faithful and comprehensive implementation of the Party's guidelines for governing Xinjiang in the new era. Focusing on the overarching goal of ensuring social stability and enduring prosperity, Xinjiang should uphold the principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability in its work and attach the same importance to development and security. The region should foster a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and promote the building of the community. With unity and sustained effort, Xinjiang should strive to fulfill the "Five Strategic Positions" set forth by the Party central committee, so as to build a socialist modern Xinjiang that is characterized by unity, harmony, prosperity, affluence, cultural progress and a sound eco-environment, where people live and work in peace and contentment.
Xi pointed out that over the past 70 years since the founding of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee and with firm support from people across the entire country, the regional Party committee and government have united and led the region's officials and people of all ethnic groups in resolutely upholding national unity, ethnic solidarity, and social stability. They have continuously advanced economic and social progress, bringing profound changes to Xinjiang. The region has, in step with the rest of the country, fulfilled the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and has now embarked on the new journey toward building a modern socialist country in all respects. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, Xi extended warm congratulations and sincere greetings to officials and the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang.
Xi stressed that the region should pursue a high-quality development path in line with its own conditions, and on the basis of its own resource endowment and industrial foundation. Xi called on the region to continuously develop industries with its own distinctive local strengths, and foster competitive industrial clusters. The region should strengthen the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation, and efforts should focus on cultivating new quality productive forces according to local conditions, Xi said. It is important for the region to strengthen the integration of culture and tourism in developing its cultural tourism. Biological protection and restoration must be enhanced for the region to drive a green transition in all areas of economic and social development. The construction of core areas along the Silk Road Economic Belt should be accelerated to expand their role in boosting domestic and international economic flows. Xi urged the region to prioritize the work to secure and improve the wellbeing of local people, and make further efforts to consolidate and expand what has been achieved in poverty alleviation, vigorously advance social programs, and enable people of all ethnic groups to participate in development and share the yields of development.
Xi pointed out that Xinjiang should spare no effort to maintain overall social stability. Efforts should be focused on strengthening community-level work, and necessary and basic foundations to build people's line of defense against terrorism and for the maintenance of stability. Xi urged the region to do a good job in forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and advancing the building of the community. Xi also urged Xinjiang to do a good job in making sure that religions in China must be Chinese in orientation. Xi called on Xinjiang to strengthen efforts to nourish the region and enlighten local people through the development of culture. Xi urged the regional government to guide officials and people of all ethnic groups to develop a correct understanding of the country, history, nation, culture, and religion.
Xi stressed that strengthening the Party's leadership and Party building is a fundamental guarantee for advancing Xinjiang's modernization. It is imperative for the region to arm its officials and people with the Party's new theories, and for them to forge cohesion and souls with the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. The work to ensure stability and promote development should be where officials are trained, and all the officials should forge a strong will to overcome difficulties and hardships, and improve their capabilities of uniting and serving the people and handling complicated situations. It is essential to strengthen the organizations at the primary level, and improve the primary-level Party organizations' political and organizational functions. It is imperative to consolidate and further implement the achievements of the education campaign concerning the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving conduct, and refine the long-term mechanism for improving conduct, enforcing discipline, and combating corruption, so as to create a political atmosphere of integrity.
Xi pointed out the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) serves as a major strategic force for achieving the CPC Central Committee's overall goal of the work related to Xinjiang. He called on the XPCC to deepen reform and explore a path of high-quality development that is suited to its conditions and unique characteristics.
Chen Xiaojiang, secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee, reported on the work of the region's Party committee and government. Those who attended the meeting include Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the regional government, Zumrat Obul, chairperson of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nurlan Abelmanjen, chairman of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and He Zhongyou, political commissar of the XPCC.
Also present at the meeting were Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Li Ganjie, He Lifeng, Wang Xiaohong, Shohrat Zakir, Shen Yiqin, Wang Dongfeng, and Liu Zhenli. Those present also included leading officials from relevant central Party and state departments, all members of the central delegation, and leading officials from Xinjiang's Party, government departments, and military units. ■
URUMQI, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- On the morning of Sept. 24, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visited an achievement exhibition in commemoration of the 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xi emphasized that the sweeping changes in Xinjiang over the past seven decades are a vivid illustration of the historic process of realizing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Practice has shown that the system of regional ethnic autonomy, which was established by our Party, is entirely correct, and the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang in the new era is sound and effective. These policies must be upheld in the long term and implemented effectively in light of new realities.
Around 10:30 a.m., Xi and others arrived at the Urumqi Cultural Center, where the exhibition is staged. Consisting of three sections -- "A New Dawn upon a Symphony of Triumph," "Unveiling the Blueprint: Development Surges Across Tianshan Mountains," and "Beautiful Xinjiang: Forging a Glorious New Era" -- the exhibition offers a panoramic view of the region's progress over the past 70 years. These remarkable achievements were made possible under the CPC's strong leadership, with robust support from across the country, and through unity, hard work, and perseverance of the people from all ethnic groups in Xinjiang.
The exhibition features a variety of exhibits, including archival footage of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the first tractors manufactured in October Tractor Factory, the restored indoor scenes of the original Tianshan Department Store, before-and-after photos demonstrating the success of the poverty alleviation campaign, display boards on strengthening the awareness of fostering a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, and a map of the region's ever-expanding land port network amid its opening-up drive. Xi listened attentively to explanations, pausing to take a closer look and ask detailed questions. Praising the exhibition as upbeat and inspiring, he said more people should come to visit this exhibition so that the vivid contrasts between past and present can help rally public support, strengthen the sense of community for the Chinese nation among officials and people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang, and inspire them to strive for a better life and shared prosperity.
Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Li Ganjie, He Lifeng, Wang Xiaohong, Shohrat Zakir, Shen Yiqin, Wang Dongfeng and Liu Zhenli, as well as leading officials from relevant departments of the central and state organs and other members of the central delegation, also visited the exhibition.■
BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered video remarks at the United Nations Climate Summit held in New York on Wednesday local time.
Full text: Chinese President Xi Jinping's remarks at UN Climate Summit
BEIJING, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- A meeting was held in Beijing on the morning of Sept. 17 to summarize an earlier event marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. At the Great Hall of the People, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with representatives from various groups tasked with organizing the commemorations. Xi extended his gratitude and greetings, gave full affirmation to their hard work and outstanding achievements, and encouraged everyone to strive for progress and make new contributions.
Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of a leading group for the commemorative event, attended the meeting with the representatives and addressed them.
On the morning of Sept. 17, the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People was filled with a lively atmosphere. Around 10 a.m., Xi and other leaders arrived at the venue, where they were greeted with warm applause. Xi and other leaders shook hands with the representatives and took a group photo.
Recently, Xi called a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to listen to a report summarizing the event. Speaking at the meeting, Xi emphasized that the event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was a solemn, grand, powerful, and deeply inspiring celebration. It further promoted the great spirit forged in the war of resistance, strengthened the conviction to advance the cause of building a strong country on all fronts and national rejuvenation, and demonstrated China's commitment to promoting the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
Xi pointed out that the leading group for the commemorative event and its executive bodies have implemented the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee without compromise. They unswervingly adhered to high standards and strict requirements, and worked in a pragmatic and meticulous manner, thus successfully fulfilling the political tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
Xi said it is imperative to fully leverage the tremendous and positive momentum arising from the commemorative event, continually make good use of the event as vivid teaching materials for patriotism, effectively harness and promote the confidence, pride, and vitality inspired by the event, and inject this momentum into the work of implementing the CPC Central Committee's decisions and plans, as well as addressing various risks and challenges. These efforts should serve as a powerful driving force for advancing reform, development and stability. Xi stressed upholding a correct historical view of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World War II, remaining confident in our history, and drawing wisdom and strength from the great victory achieved by the CPC in leading the entire nation in a united and heroic resistance against Japanese aggression. He emphasized standing firmly on the right side of history, seizing the historical initiative, and continuously forging ahead for a better future by learning from history. Xi also highlighted the importance of effectively telling the stories of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and of peaceful development, and demonstrating to the world that China is a steadfast defender of the post-war international order, and a responsible major country committed to building a community with a shared future for humanity. He urged summing up the experiences and practices from organizing the commemorative activities to continually enrich and improve the system of ceremonies for the Party and the nation.
Xi's important remarks at the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee were conveyed at the Sept. 17 meeting.
It was noted at the meeting that Xi's remarks provided a profound exposition of the significance of the commemorative event, fully recognized the organizational and preparatory work, and put forward specific requirements for making good use of the event's outcomes, which should be carefully studied and effectively implemented. The meeting highlighted the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, as well as the vigorous support from all regions, departments, units, sectors of society, and the public in ensuring a complete success of the commemorative event. It is imperative to keep studying and implementing the guiding principles of Xi's speech, build on the significant outcomes of the commemorative event, carry out follow-up commemorations in a solid manner, and strengthen publicity and education. This will guide officials and the public to further align their thinking and actions with the CPC Central Committee's guiding principles, and transform the patriotic enthusiasm ignited by the event into a powerful driving force for advancing Chinese modernization, according to the meeting.
Deputy heads of the leading group for the commemorative event -- Wang Yi, Yin Li, Li Shulei, Zhang Youxia, Wang Xiaohong, Wu Zhenglong, and Liu Zhenli -- attended the meeting. Also present were members of the leading group, leading officials and staff members from various working bodies and other relevant departments, as well as representatives of military troops participating in a V-Day military parade, security personnel on duty, performers, volunteers, supporting staff, and members of the media.■
BEIJING, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a virtual BRICS Summit and delivered an important address in Beijing on Monday.
The following is the full text of the address:
Forging Ahead in Solidarity and Cooperation
Statement by H.E. Xi Jinping
President of the People's Republic of China
At the Virtual BRICS Summit
September 8, 2025
Your Excellency President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,
Distinguished Colleagues,
It is very relevant that we BRICS leaders have this virtual summit today to discuss thoroughly the current international situation and issues of common interest.
As we speak, transformation unseen in a century is accelerating across the world. Hegemonism, unilateralism, and protectionism are getting more and more rampant. Trade wars and tariff wars waged by some country severely disrupt the world economy and undermine international trade rules. At this critical juncture, BRICS countries, standing at the forefront of the Global South, should act on the BRICS Spirit of openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, jointly defend multilateralism and the multilateral trading system, advance greater BRICS cooperation, and build a community with a shared future for humanity. To this end, I wish to make three proposals.
First, we should uphold multilateralism to defend international fairness and justice. History tells us that multilateralism is the shared aspiration of the people and the overarching trend of our time. It provides an important underpinning for world peace and development. The Global Governance Initiative that I proposed is aimed at galvanizing joint global action for a more just and equitable global governance system. We should follow the principle of extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit, and safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law, so as to cement the foundations of multilateralism. At the same time, we should actively promote greater democracy in international relations and increase the representation and voice of Global South countries. We should improve the global governance system through reform so as to fully mobilize resources from all quarters and tackle more effectively the common challenges for humanity.
Second, we should uphold openness and win-win cooperation to safeguard the international economic and trade order. Economic globalization is an irresistible trend of history. Countries cannot thrive without an international environment of open cooperation, and no country can afford to retreat to self-imposed isolation. No matter how the international landscape may evolve, we must stay committed to building an open global economy, so as to share opportunities and achieve win-win outcomes in openness. We should uphold the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core and oppose all forms of protectionism. We should promote a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, place development at the heart of our international agenda, and ensure that Global South countries participate in international cooperation as equals and share in the fruits of development.
Third, we should uphold solidarity and cooperation to foster synergy for common development. As a Chinese saying goes, "It takes a good blacksmith to forge good steel." We can only cope with external challenges more effectively when we manage our own affairs well in the first place. BRICS countries account for nearly half of the world's population, around 30 percent of global economic output, and one-fifth of global trade. We are also home to major natural resources, big manufacturers and vast markets. The more closely we work together, the more resilient, resourceful and effective we are in addressing external risks and challenges. China is ready to work with fellow BRICS countries to implement the Global Development Initiative and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. We should leverage our respective strengths, deepen practical cooperation, and make our business, financial, scientific and technological cooperation more productive, so as to strengthen the foundation, momentum and impact of greater BRICS cooperation and deliver more practical benefits to our peoples.
Distinguished Colleagues,
Strong wind tests the resilience of grass, and fierce fire reveals true gold. As long as we step up to take our responsibilities and look out for each other, the giant ship of BRICS will brave the shifting international tides and sail far and steady.
Thank you. ■
Chinese President Xi Jinping chairs the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" Meeting and delivers a speech titled "Pooling the Strength of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization To Improve Global Governance" in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)
TIANJIN, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" Meeting in north China's port city of Tianjin Monday afternoon.
The following is the full text of the speech:
Pooling the Strength of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
To Improve Global Governance
Statement by H.E. Xi Jinping
President of the People's Republic of China
At the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" Meeting
Tianjin, September 1, 2025
Distinguished Colleagues,
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations. It is a milestone prompting us to remember the past and create a better future together. Eighty years ago, the international community learned profound lessons from the scourge of two world wars and founded the United Nations, thus writing a new page in global governance. Eighty years later, while the historical trends of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit remain unchanged, the Cold War mentality, hegemonism and protectionism continue to haunt the world. New threats and challenges have been only increasing. The world has found itself in a new period of turbulence and transformation. Global governance has come to a new crossroads.
History tells us that at difficult times, we must uphold our original commitment to peaceful coexistence, strengthen our confidence in win-win cooperation, advance in line with the trend of history, and thrive in keeping pace with the times.
To this end, I wish to propose the Global Governance Initiative (GGI). I look forward to working with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system and advancing toward a community with a shared future for humanity.
First, we should adhere to sovereign equality. We should maintain that all countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equal participants, decision-makers and beneficiaries in global governance. We should promote greater democracy in international relations and increase the representation and voice of developing countries.
Second, we should abide by international rule of law. The purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter and other universally recognized basic norms of international relations must be observed comprehensively, fully and in their entirety. International law and rules should be applied equally and uniformly. There should be no double standards, and the house rules of a few countries must not be imposed upon others.
Third, we should practice multilateralism. We should uphold the vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit, strengthen solidarity and coordination, and oppose unilateralism. We should firmly safeguard the status and authority of the U.N., and ensure its irreplaceable, key role in global governance.
Fourth, we should advocate the people-centered approach. We should reform and improve the global governance system to ensure that the people of every nation are the actors in and beneficiaries of global governance, so as to better tackle the common challenges for mankind, better narrow the North-South gap, and better safeguard the common interests of all countries.
Fifth, we should focus on taking real actions. We should adopt a systematic and holistic approach, coordinate global actions, fully mobilize various resources, and strive for more visible outcomes. We should enhance practical cooperation to prevent the governance system from lagging behind or being fragmented.
Colleagues,
The founding declaration and the Charter of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization made it clear at the outset that we should promote a more democratic, just and equitable international political and economic order. Over the past 24 years, the SCO has adhered faithfully to the Shanghai Spirit of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations, and pursuit of common development. We have discussed regional affairs together, built platforms and mechanisms together, and benefited from cooperation together. We have also initiated many new global governance concepts and put them into practice. The SCO has increasingly become a catalyst for the development and reform of the global governance system.
In response to the once-in-a-century transformations unfolding faster across the world, the SCO should step up to play a leading role and set an example in carrying out the GGI.
We should contribute to safeguarding world peace and stability. With a vision for common security, SCO member states have signed the Treaty on Long-Term Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation, conducted effective security cooperation, and maintained overall stability in the region. We should continue to uphold the principles of non-alliance, non-confrontation and not targeting any third party. We should combine our efforts in addressing various threats and challenges, give full play to the newly established SCO Universal Center for Countering Security Challenges and Threats and the SCO Anti-drug Center, and build a community of common security in the region. We should remain a force for stability in this volatile world.
We should step up to take the responsibility for open cooperation across the globe. SCO member states have rich energy resources, big markets and strong internal driving forces, and we are contributing a rising share to world economic growth. We should continue to dismantle walls, not erect them; we should seek integration, not decoupling. We should advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and push for a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
China will readily share the opportunities of its vast market, and continue to implement the action plan for high-quality development of economic and trade cooperation within the SCO family. China will establish three major platforms for China-SCO cooperation in energy, green industry, and the digital economy, and will set up three major cooperation centers for scientific and technological innovation, higher education, and vocational and technical education. We will work with fellow SCO countries to increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power each by 10 million kilowatts in the next five years. We are ready to build with all sides the artificial intelligence application cooperation center, and share the dividends of progress in AI. We welcome all parties to use the Beidou Satellite Navigation System and invite countries with relevant capacities to take part in the International Lunar Research Station project.
We should set an example in championing the common values of humanity. Among SCO member states, cultural exchanges are packed with highlights, people-to-people interactions are frequent and robust, and different civilizations radiate their unique splendor. We should continue to promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, and write brilliant chapters of peace, amity and harmony among countries different in history, culture, social system and development stage.
China will host and ensure the success of the SCO Political Parties Forum, the SCO Green and Sustainable Development Forum, and the SCO Forum on Traditional Medicine. In the next five years, China will treat 500 patients with congenital heart disease, perform 5,000 cataract operations, and carry out 10,000 cancer screenings for other SCO countries.
We should act to defend international fairness and justice. In compliance with the principles of justice and fairness, SCO member states have engaged constructively in international and regional affairs, and upheld the common interests of the Global South. We should continue to unequivocally oppose hegemonism and power politics, practice true multilateralism, and stand as a pillar in promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations.
China supports the SCO in expanding cooperation with other multilateral institutions, such as the U.N., ASEAN, the Eurasian Economic Union, and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia, to jointly uphold the international economic and trade order and improve global and regional governance.
Colleagues,
An ancient Chinese philosopher said of the importance of principles, "Uphold the Great Principle, and the world will follow." In two days, China will commemorate solemnly the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Many colleagues will join us in Beijing. We are ready, together with all parties, to uphold courageously the great principle and the common good of the world, promote a correct historical perspective on World War II, resolutely safeguard the fruits of our victory in the War, and deliver more benefits to the entire humanity through the reform of the global governance system and the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
Thank you. ■
Chinese President Xi Jinping chairs the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and delivers a speech titled "Staying True to SCO Founding Mission And Ushering in a Better Future" in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)
TIANJIN, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday delivered a speech at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in north China's port city of Tianjin.
The following is the full text of the speech:
Staying True to SCO Founding Mission
And Ushering in a Better Future
Statement by H.E. Xi Jinping
President of the People's Republic of China
At the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State
Of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Tianjin, September 1, 2025
Distinguished Colleagues,
As early as 24 years ago when it was founded, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization established the Shanghai Spirit, i.e., mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations, and pursuit of common development. The member states have since acted in this spirit to share opportunities and seek common development. They have brought about groundbreaking and historic achievements in SCO development and cooperation.
We were the first to set up a military confidence-building mechanism in our border areas, turning our extensive borders into a bond of friendship, mutual trust and cooperation. We were the first to take multilateral actions against the three forces of terrorism, separatism and extremism. We steadily promoted law enforcement and security cooperation, properly managed and settled differences, unequivocally opposed external interference, and maintained peace and tranquility in the region.
We were the first to launch Belt and Road cooperation. A large number of signature projects and "small and beautiful" livelihood projects have been successfully implemented, and industrial investment cooperation has been actively advanced, providing robust driving forces for development and prosperity across the region. China's cumulative trade with other SCO countries has surpassed US$2.3 trillion, hitting ahead of schedule the target that I had set. Our multidimensional connectivity network has been further improved. Nearly 14,000 kilometers of international land transport routes are in operation among member states. And the China-Europe Railway Express has operated more than 110,000 train services.
We were the first to conclude a treaty on long-term good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation, proclaiming our commitment to forge lasting friendship and refrain from hostilities. We set up and fully leveraged mechanisms such as the SCO Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation Commission. We built a network for people-to-people friendly exchanges, and expanded cooperation at the subnational level and in such areas as media, think tank, women and youth, bringing the hearts of our peoples closer to each other.
We were the first to put forth the vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit as an effort to practice true multilateralism. We deepened cooperation with the United Nations and other international organizations, and played a constructive role in international and regional affairs. We always stand on the side of international fairness and justice, champion inclusiveness and mutual learning between civilizations, and oppose hegemonism and power politics, thus becoming a proactive force for world peace and development.
Colleagues,
The SCO has grown into the world's largest regional organization, with the participation of 26 countries, cooperation covering more than 50 areas, and a combined economic output of nearly US$30 trillion. Its international influence and appeal are increasing day by day.
Looking back, we have weathered the storms on our journey and emerged stronger because we have adhered to the Shanghai Spirit. Looking ahead, we should carry forward the Shanghai Spirit in a world fraught with challenges and changes, forge ahead with solid steps, and better tap into the potential of our Organization.
First, we should seek common ground while putting aside differences. Shared aspirations are the source of strength and advantage, and the will to seek commonality while shelving differences reflects vision and wisdom. SCO member states are all friends and partners. We should respect our differences, maintain strategic communication, build up consensus, and strengthen solidarity and collaboration. We should make the pie of cooperation bigger, and fully utilize the endowment of every country, so that we can fulfill our responsibility for peace, stability, development and prosperity in the region.
Second, we should pursue mutual benefit and win-win results. We need to better align our development strategies and promote the high-quality implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, so that in planning and building relevant projects together and benefiting from them together we can strengthen the momentum of regional development and improve the well-being of the people. We should leverage the strengths of our mega-sized markets and economic complementarity between member states, and improve trade and investment facilitation. We should enhance cooperation in such areas as energy, infrastructure, green industry, the digital economy, scientific and technological innovation, and artificial intelligence. We should march toward modernization hand in hand by bringing out the best in one another and working together for a shared future.
Third, we should champion openness and inclusiveness. The vast land of Asia and Europe, a cradle of ancient civilizations where the earliest exchanges between the East and the West took place, has been a driving force behind human progress. Since ancient times, people of different countries have bartered and traded for mutual benefit and learned from each other. SCO member states need to enhance mutual understanding and friendship through people-to-people exchanges, firmly support one another in economic cooperation, and jointly cultivate a garden of civilizations in which all cultures flourish in prosperity and harmony through mutual enlightenment.
Fourth, we should uphold fairness and justice. We must promote a correct historical perspective on World War II, and oppose the Cold War mentality, bloc confrontation and bullying practices. We should safeguard the U.N.-centered international system, and support the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core. We should advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and make the global governance system more just and equitable.
Fifth, we should strive for real results and high efficiency. We should continuously promote SCO reform, increase resources input and enhance capacity building to improve its institutional structure and make its decision-making more scientific and its actions more efficient. We should put into use the SCO Universal Center for Countering Security Challenges and Threats and the SCO Anti-drug Center and set up an SCO development bank as soon as possible to provide stronger underpinnings for security and economic cooperation among member states.
Colleagues,
China always aligns its development with that of the SCO and with the aspiration of the people of member states for a better life. To date, China's investment stock in other SCO member states has exceeded US$84 billion, and its annual bilateral trade with other SCO member states has surpassed US$500 billion.
China has always focused on taking real actions to ensure better development of the SCO. Going forward, China plans to implement 100 "small and beautiful" livelihood projects in member states with such need. It will provide RMB 2 billion yuan in grant to SCO member states within this year, and will issue an additional RMB 10 billion yuan in loan to the member banks of the SCO Interbank Consortium over the next three years. Starting from next year, China will double the current number of SCO-specific scholarships, and launch an SCO innovative PhD program to jointly train high-caliber talent in academic as well as scientific and technological research. In the next five years, China will establish 10 Luban Workshops in SCO member states and provide 10,000 human resources training opportunities.
Colleagues,
As a Chinese saying goes, "Where will prevails, no boundary holds." Let us stay true to SCO's founding mission, step up to undertake our duties, promote the sound and sustained development of the SCO with greater resolve and more practical measures, and march steadily toward a brighter tomorrow of a community with a shared future for humanity.
Thank you. ■
TIANJIN, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday hosted a banquet in China's port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests who are here to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025.
The following is the full text of Xi's toast at the banquet:
Toast by H.E. Xi Jinping
President of the People's Republic of China
At the Welcoming Banquet of the SCO Summit
Tianjin, August 31, 2025
Dear Colleagues,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Friends,
Good evening. Tonight, we are gathered here by the glittering banks of the Haihe River in Tianjin, a city defined by its embrace of waters from all corners. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, I welcome all our distinguished guests to Tianjin.
Today is a joyful day for leaders of SCO member states to have this happy gathering with old and new friends. It is also the Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan and the National Day of Malaysia. I wish to take this opportunity to offer our heartfelt congratulations to President Sadyr Japarov, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and the friendly peoples of Kyrgyzstan and Malaysia.
Tianjin is an open and inclusive metropolis. It has served as a strategic guardian city for our nation's capital throughout history, and pioneered China's reform and opening up as a pilot zone. In recent years, Tianjin has implemented the national strategy of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development, and written its new and dynamic chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. We believe that as the host of this Summit, Tianjin will give fresh impetus to the sustainable development of our Organization.
Since its founding, the SCO has stayed committed to the Shanghai Spirit, strengthening solidarity and mutual trust, deepening practical cooperation, and taking an active part in international and regional affairs. The SCO has grown into a significant force in promoting a new type of international relations and building a community with a shared future for humanity.
At present, the century-defining transformation is accelerating across the world, with a marked increase in factors of instability, uncertainty, and unpredictability. The SCO thus bears an even greater responsibility for maintaining regional peace and stability and promoting development and prosperity of all countries.
At this Summit, we are tasked with an important mission: to build consensus among all parties, ignite momentum for cooperation, and draw up a blueprint for development. Tomorrow, I will join our colleagues at the Meeting of the Council of Heads of Member States. We will also convene the "SCO Plus" Meeting with leaders of non-SCO members and international organizations. We will focus on how to strengthen cooperation, promote development, and improve global governance.
I am confident that with the collective efforts of all parties, this Summit will be a complete success and the SCO will play an even greater role, achieve greater development, and make greater contribution to strengthening solidarity and cooperation among the member states, pooling the strength of the Global South, and promoting the cause of human advancement.
As a Chinese saying goes, "In a race of a hundred boats, those who row the hardest will lead." Let us uphold the Shanghai Spirit and set out from Tianjin on a new voyage filled with hope toward an even brighter future.
Now, please join me in a toast:
To a productive and fruitful Summit;
To the advancement of the SCO's goals and tasks;
To the development and prosperity of all countries and the well-being of our people; and
To the health of all distinguished guests and your families.
Cheers! ■
BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Friday held a meeting to deliberate the Regulations on the Ideological and Political Work of the Communist Party of China, as well as to study a draft of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Advancing Ethnic Unity and Progress. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting.
The meeting emphasized that ideological and political work represents the Party's fine tradition, distinctive feature, and prominent political strength. The formulation of the regulations holds significant importance for upholding and reinforcing the Party's overall leadership in this field, and for enhancing the scientific, institutionalized, and standardized level of such work.
The need was emphasized at the meeting to give full play to the guiding role of ideological and political work. It called for making it a top priority to use Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to build consensus and strengthen conviction, with education on ideals and beliefs at the core. Efforts should be made to strengthen study, publicity, and education in close connection with reality, so as to better unify thinking, build consensus, strengthen confidence, and boost morale. It is essential to improve ideological and political work under new circumstances, in line with changes in social groups, and to make the work more targeted and effective. It is imperative to uphold and strengthen the Party's overall leadership over ideological and political work. Party committees (leading Party members' groups) should strengthen organizational leadership and ensure effective implementation of relevant policies and decisions. All Party members, particularly leading officials, must enhance Party consciousness, set an example in doing ideological and political work, and strive to break new ground in advancing endeavors in this regard.
It was pointed out at the meeting that the enactment of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Advancing Ethnic Unity and Progress aims to translate the Party's major theoretical and practical achievements in handling ethnic affairs into national will through national legislation, improve institutions and mechanisms for forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, and further strengthen the cohesion and centripetal force of the Chinese nation.
The imperative was stressed at the meeting to continuously consolidate the common ideological and political foundation for all ethnic groups to strive in unity, unswervingly uphold the overall leadership of the Party, and remain committed to the correct approach with Chinese characteristics to handling ethnic affairs. It is essential to forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, promote the building of this community, further facilitate all-round integration and extensive exchanges and interactions among all ethnic groups, and ensure that they can strive in unity and achieve common prosperity and development. It is imperative to do a good job in formulating, introducing and implementing laws and regulations to improve the capability of managing ethnic affairs in accordance with the law.
The requirements were set at the meeting for further strengthening work on workplace safety and natural disaster prevention. It was stressed that the people-centered development philosophy must be upheld, people's safety and lives must be considered a top priority and development must never be pursued at the cost of safety. Targeted measures should be taken to prevent and defuse safety risks, while full efforts should be made in emergency rescue and disaster relief, with timely and proper arrangements for disaster-affected residents. All regions and departments must resolutely substantiate the responsibility for workplace safety, and do a good job in safeguarding workplace safety and natural disaster prevention, so as to attach the same importance to high-quality development and high-level security.
Other matters were also deliberated at the meeting.■
BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- In recent important instructions, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has stressed that Party conduct -- which dictates the Party's image -- decides the level of public support the CPC enjoys and its very existence. It is a must to persistently implement the CPC Central Committee's eight-point decision on improving conduct, redouble efforts to strengthen Party building, and forge a team with pure Party spirit and strict discipline, so that the Party will always live up to people's expectations, be able to unite and lead them to successfully fulfill the historic mission entrusted to it.
Xi said that this latest education campaign to thoroughly implement the eight-point decision has been carried out faithfully, with notable results achieved. It has integrated learning, inspection, and rectification; maintained consistency from top to bottom; upheld the principle of strictness; ensured pragmatic and down-to-earth implementation of the decision; and made solid efforts.
Xi noted that pointless formality, bureaucratism, hedonism and extravagance are stubborn and recurrent issues to tackle. Efforts must be made, with determination and perseverance, to fight a tough and protracted battle, to implement the guiding principles of the central Party leadership's eight-point decision and make it a permanent and regular job to improve conduct. It is imperative to pool collective wisdom and strength through building good conduct to continuously open up new prospects for Party's endeavors, according to the instructions.
It is imperative to make the education campaign more targeted and effective, with a particular focus on guiding newly-promoted and young officials, as well as those in key positions. Mechanisms for identifying and addressing problems on a regular basis should be established and improved. Down-to-earth efforts must be made to rectify misconduct, and constantly send a strong signal that the decision will be implemented with rigor and thoroughness on regular basis. Supervision and enforcement of discipline must be strengthened, with effective daily oversight by Party organizations and the role of public oversight fully leveraged. Officials who violate rules and regulations despite repeated warnings must be swiftly investigated and penalized. Political responsibility for improving conduct must be clarified for those in charge, with strict accountability and stringent management falling into respective jurisdictions so that iron rules can be applied to forge good conduct, driving Party members and officials to foster entrepreneurship, demonstrate initiative and a strong sense of responsibility, and work for the well-being of the people.
The Central Leading Group for Party Building Work (CLGPBW) convened a meeting on August 29 to convey Xi's important instruction, review the education campaign on thoroughly implementing the central Party leadership's eight-point decision, and deliberate on and arrange efforts to consolidate and expand the outcomes of the campaign, persevere in enforcing the eight-point decision, and make it a permanent and regular job to improve conduct.
Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the CLGPBW, presided over the meeting and delivered a speech. Li Xi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and deputy head of the CLGPBW, also attended the meeting and delivered a speech.
It was stressed at the meeting that General Secretary Xi Jinping has once again issued an important instruction on improving Party conduct, which further clarifies the imperative of formulating and implementing the CPC Central Committee's eight-point decision and strengthening Party conduct. The instruction also affirms what the education campaign has achieved, and outlines explicit requirements for consolidating and building on the achievements, unswervingly implementing the decision, and making it a permanent and regular job to improve Party conduct. The instruction holds great significance for the entire Party to adapt to the tasks on the new journey in the new era, strengthen Party conduct building and advance full and rigorous Party self-governance. The entire Party must thoroughly study, comprehend, and fully implement Xi's important instruction.
It was noted at the meeting that in the education campaign on further implementing the guiding principles of the CPC Central Party leadership's eight-point decision, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, Party organizations at all levels have fully assumed their political responsibilities and made meticulous arrangements for its implementation, Party members and officials have engaged themselves in the education with due diligence, and the campaign has also received extensive public attention and warm support. The campaign has achieved its aim by promoting the integration of study, inspection and rectification of misconduct, taking real and tough measures to address prominent problems of pointless formalities, bureaucratism, hedonism and extravagance, improving the institutions in this regard and strengthening the functioning of these institutions. As a result, the efforts have paid off.
The imperative was stressed at the meeting to further study and implement the guiding principles of General Secretary Xi's important speeches and instructions, develop a deeper understanding of the importance of improving Party conduct with higher political awareness, and foster strong awareness that regular, in-depth and persistent efforts must be made in this regard. It is essential to strengthen education on improving Party conduct with diversified approaches, guide Party members and officials to promote the study of the Party's new theories, fortify their ideological guard, and develop a habit of strictly complying with the central Party leadership's eight-point decision and the rules for its implementation.
It was underscored at the meeting that efforts must be continued to address persistent misconduct and improve the regular mechanism for identifying and addressing conduct-related issues. The penetration and effectiveness of supervision should be enhanced, while maintaining a persistent focus on issues requiring long-term endeavors. Integrated efforts should be made to investigate and address both misconduct and corruption to eliminate the breeding ground for formalities, bureaucratism, hedonism, and extravagance. Institutional mechanisms for improving conduct must be refined and strictly implemented to ensure that achievements in institution building are translated into governance efficacy. Leading officials must set an example for their subordinates to strengthen rigorous management and governance, and cascade pressure through every level, so as to ensure the faithful implementation of all arrangements and requirements for improving conduct.
Shi Taifeng, Li Shulei, and Mu Hong attended the meeting.
Members of the CLGPBW and other officials also attended the meeting.■
LHASA, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Leading a central delegation to attend celebrations marking the 60th founding anniversary of Xizang Autonomous Region, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, listened to reports of the work of the CPC Xizang regional committee and the regional government on Aug. 20. Xi stressed that Xizang must fully implement the Party's policies for the governance of Xizang in the new era, remain committed to the underlying principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, fully and faithfully apply the new development philosophy on all fronts, and solidly advance high-quality development. He also urged continuous and enhanced efforts on four major tasks of ensuring stability, facilitating development, protecting the eco-environment and strengthening the borders, with aims to build a new modern socialist Xizang that is united, prosperous, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful.
Xi noted that, since the establishment of Xizang Autonomous Region 60 years ago, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee and with vigorous support of the people across the country, the Party committee and government of the autonomous region have united and led the people of all ethnic groups in the region to work hard, pioneer and push ahead, uphold and improve the system of regional ethnic autonomy, and further efforts to combat separatism, thus achieving remarkable accomplishments in economic and social development. Having undergone tremendous changes, the plateau region, together with other parts of the country, finished building a moderately prosperous society in all respects as scheduled and embarked on a new journey of building a modern socialist country in all respects, Xi said. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, he extended warm congratulations and sincere greetings to cadres and people of all ethnic groups in Xizang.
Xi stressed that governing Xizang, ensuring its stability and promoting its prosperity must begin with maintaining political and social stability, ethnic unity and amity among different religions. It is a must to further foster a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and advance the building of this community. Efforts should be made to enhance education on the history of the Party, the People's Republic of China, reform and opening-up, the development of socialism, and the development of the Chinese nation. It is also important to widely publicize the remarkable achievements of Xizang Autonomous Region over the past 60 years, tell well Xizang stories in the new era, and guide officials and people of all ethnic groups to cultivate a growing sense of identity with the motherland, the Chinese nation, the Chinese culture, the Communist Party of China, and socialism with Chinese characteristics. Xi called for active efforts to build Xizang into a national model of ethnic solidarity and progress, promote the use of standard spoken and written Chinese language, and encourage greater interactions, exchanges and integration among all ethnic groups, while fostering two-way economic, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges between Xizang and other parts of China. He stressed the importance of guiding Tibetan Buddhism to adapt to socialist society in line with systematic efforts to ensure that religions in China are Chinese in orientation and ensure law-based management of religious affairs. He also underlined the need to strengthen Party building to improve social governance systems and mechanisms, better unite and serve the people, and consolidate the foundations of social governance.
As Xizang bears unique characteristics for development, it is necessary to promote high-quality development based on its realities, Xi said, underlining the work to develop specialty and competitive plateau industries in line with local conditions -- agricultural and animal husbandry industries with local features and clean energy industry in particular. Xizang should also continue developing resource processing industries, actively foster the modern service industry and facilitate the integration of culture and tourism sectors. Xi stressed that the construction of major projects such as the hydropower project in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River and the Sichuan-Xizang Railway project should be advanced in a vigorous, orderly and effective manner. Meanwhile, Xi called on Xizang to advance ecological conservation, and make concerted efforts to cut carbon emissions, reduce pollution, expand green development and pursue economic growth, so as to better protect "the roof of the world" and "the water tower of Asia." It is important to advance new urbanization and rural revitalization across the board in a well-coordinated way, consolidate and expand the achievements in poverty alleviation, and make solid efforts to ensure and improve people's livelihood in such areas as employment, education, medical and health care, social security, elderly care and child care, so as to further enhance the sense of fulfillment, happiness and security among people of all ethnic groups, Xi said, calling for continuous efforts in post-disaster reconstruction in quake-hit Dingri County.
Xi emphasized that to do a good job in all work related to Xizang, it is a must to always adhere to the Party's leadership and strengthen Party building. It is important to make constant efforts to enhance cohesion and forge inner strength with the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and guide officials and the general public of all ethnic groups to follow the Party and its guidance. It is essential to vigorously promote the spirit of veterans during the development of Xizang, who had demonstrated the tenacity to confront any danger and difficulty, strong combat capability, great endurance, ethnic solidarity, and selfless devotion, and the spirit of the builders of the Sichuan-Xizang Highway and the Qinghai-Xizang Highway in the 1950s, who had faced both hardship and death with great courage, confronted challenges head-on, made selfless contributions, and fostered army-civilian unity and ethnic solidarity like a family. Xi said while encouraging Party members, officials and talent of all types to undertake endeavors and take the lead in shouldering responsibilities, it is necessary to be both strict and caring, and place equal emphasis on providing incentives and imposing constraint, with efforts to implement all welfare measures and help address their worries. It is essential to ensure that Party branches play a pivotal role. Efforts must be made to leverage the results and experience of educational campaigns to thoroughly implement the CPC Central Committee's eight-point decision on improving Party and government conduct while improving regular and long-lasting mechanisms in this regard. It is imperative to earnestly fulfill political responsibility for ensuring full and rigorous Party self-governance, synergize efforts to rectify misconduct, enforce discipline and combat corruption, and advance the coordinated efforts to ensure that officials do not have the audacity, opportunity or desire to become corrupt, alongside cultivating a clean political environment.
Wang Junzheng, secretary of the Xizang Autonomous Regional Committee of the CPC, delivered the reports on the work of the CPC regional committee and the regional government. The report meeting was attended by Pagbalha Geleg Namgyae, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and chairman of the regional committee of the CPPCC; Yan Jinhai, chairman of the standing committee of the regional people's congress; and Gama Cedain, chairman of the regional government.
The meeting was also attended by Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Li Ganjie, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing, Wang Xiaohong, Losang Jamcan, Hu Chunhua and Zhang Shengmin, along with leading officials from relevant central Party and state organs, members of the central delegation, and leading officials from the Party, government and military organizations of the autonomous region.■
LHASA, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping, who led a central delegation, arrived in Lhasa, capital of Xizang Autonomous Region, on Wednesday, to attend activities in celebration of the region's 60th founding anniversary. This is the first time in the history of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the country that President Xi, who is also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has led a central delegation to attend celebrations of the region's founding anniversary. This speaks volumes about the importance the CPC Central Committee attaches to Xizang work and its great care for the officials and people of all ethnic groups in the region.
Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and head of the central delegation, together with Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, arrived on the same flight.
In early autumn, a refreshing breeze swept across the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Red flags were flying at Lhasa Konggar International Airport amid a warm and enthusiastic atmosphere.
At around noon, the plane carrying Xi landed at Konggar airport. People from all ethnic groups and all walks of life in Xizang waiting on the tarmac greeted him with warm applause and cheers. Xi stepped out of the cabin and waved to the crowd.
Wang Junzheng, secretary of the CPC Xizang Autonomous Regional Committee; Yan Jinhai, director of the standing committee of the regional people's congress; Gama Cedain, chairman of the regional government; and Liu Jiang, secretary of the leading Party members group of the regional committee of the CPPCC, were awaiting at the foot of the ramp. As Xi descended from the ramp, Wang Junzheng presented him with a hada scarf, a ceremonial white scarf symbolizing goodwill and blessings, while ceremonial staff offered an auspicious chema box and barley wine. Representatives from all ethnic groups, dressed in their festive attire, performed joyous traditional dances to welcome Xi. They waved red flags and multicolored bouquets while conveying their heartfelt best wishes to him.
Lhasa, an ancient city permeated with a festive atmosphere, was decorated with colorful flags on both sides of the main streets from the airport to the hotel. People from all ethnic groups, waving red flags and holding hadas, cheered simultaneously to express their welcome and gratitude. Opening the car window, Xi waved to the people along the road.
Also arriving on the same plane were deputy heads of the central delegation. They included Li Ganjie, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee; Zhang Guoqing, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and vice premier of the State Council; Losang Jamcan, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee; Hu Chunhua, vice chairman of the CPPCC National Committee; and Zhang Shengmin, a member of the Central Military Commission. Accompanying the delegation to the events, He Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and vice premier of the State Council; and Wang Xiaohong, a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and state councilor, also arrived on the same plane.
Other members of the central delegation also arrived at the same time. They included leading officials from relevant central Party and state departments, military units, and provinces and cities involved in the pairing assistance to Xizang.■
BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a symposium at Zhongnanhai in Beijing on July 23 to solicit opinions and suggestions from chairpersons of the central committees of non-CPC political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), as well as representatives of personages without party affiliation, on the country's current economic situation and economic work for the second half of the year.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the symposium and delivered an important speech. He stressed that to do a good job in economic work in the second half, it is necessary to adhere to the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, fully and faithfully apply the new development philosophy on all fronts, and move faster to create a new pattern of development. He urged efforts to maintain policy continuity and stability while enhancing flexibility and foresight, keep employment, businesses, markets and expectations stable, effectively bolster consumption, break free from "rat race" competition, facilitate domestic economic circulation, and promote the positive interplay between domestic and international economic flows, so that the annual objectives and targets for economic and social development can be accomplished to bring the 14th Five-Year Plan to a successful conclusion.
Li Qiang, Wang Huning, Cai Qi and Ding Xuexiang, who are members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, attended the symposium. Entrusted by the CPC Central Committee, Li Qiang briefed the symposium on the economic work in the first half of this year and outlined plans for economic work in the second half.
Those who spoke at the symposium were Zheng Jianbang, chairperson of the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang; Ding Zhongli, chairperson of the Central Committee of the China Democratic League; Hao Mingjin, chairperson of the Central Committee of the China National Democratic Construction Association; Cai Dafeng, chairperson of the Central Committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy; He Wei, chairperson of the Central Committee of the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party; Jiang Zuojun, chairperson of the Central Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party; Wu Weihua, chairperson of the Central Committee of the Jiusan Society; Su Hui, chairperson of the Central Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League; Gao Yunlong, chairperson of the ACFIC; and Sun Qixin, a representative of personages without party affiliation. They fully agreed with the CPC Central Committee's analysis and judgement on the current economic situation and its planning and considerations about the economic work in the second half of the year. They put forward opinions and suggestions on a number of issues, including promoting inter-regional collaboration on sci-tech and industrial innovation, facilitating the integrated development of culture, sports, tourism and business sectors, boosting consumption in services sector, making forward-looking planning for future industries, speeding up the establishment of a unified national data market, advancing high-quality urban renewal, further stimulating the vitality of private enterprises, as well as improving social security for people in flexible employment.
After listening to their remarks attentively, Xi said that in the first half of this year, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee, all regions and departments had actively responded to challenges and accelerated the implementation of more proactive and effective macro policies. As a result, China achieved steady progress in economy while maintaining overall social stability, demonstrating its solid economic foundation, multiple advantages, strong resilience, great potential, and continuous accumulation of positive factors supporting high-quality development.
At present, China's economic operation still faces many risks and challenges, Xi said, stressing the need to accurately assess the situation, stay vigilant against potential dangers, be prepared for worst-case scenarios, make full use of development opportunities, potential and advantages, as well as consolidate and expand the momentum of economic recovery. In the second half of the year, macro policies should maintain their strength and be intensified when necessary, Xi said, emphasizing efforts to expand domestic demand on all fronts, resolutely deepen reform and opening up, promote the in-depth integration and development of sci-tech and industrial innovation, continue to prevent and defuse risks in key sectors, and take multiple measures to ensure and improve people's well-being.
Xi pointed out that in the first half of the year, the central committees of the non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC and personages without party affiliation had aligned their thinking with the CPC Central Committee's major decisions and arrangements, carried out in-depth research with a focus on key and difficult issues arising in economic and social development, offered suggestions and proposals, and actively conducted democratic oversight, demonstrating their sense of political responsibilities and readiness to get down to work for solidarity and cooperation under the leadership of the CPC. Xi expressed heartfelt thanks to all on behalf of the CPC Central Committee.
Xi put forward two-point expectations for the non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and personages without party affiliation. First, they should forge broad consensus in thinking. They should gain a keen understanding of the CPC Central Committee's analysis and assessment of the current economic situation, along with its guiding principles, key policies and major decisions on economic work. They should intensify efforts to explain policies, dispel concerns and doubts, address public sentiments and foster consensus, thereby generating strong, positive momentum for united efforts for progress. Second, they should leverage their unique advantages to promote high-quality development. This involves selecting investigation and study topics relevant to fulfilling their duties, making coordinated and effective use of various resources and think tanks, and offering more forward-looking, practical opinions and suggestions. The ACFIC, in particular, should guide those engaged in the private economy to stay focused on their core businesses, strengthen the real economy, and remain firmly committed to the path of high-quality development.
Liu Guozhong, Li Ganjie, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing, Wu Zhenglong, and leading officials of relevant departments of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council attended the symposium.
Other non-CPC personages present at the symposium included Shao Hong, He Baoxiang, Wang Guangqian, Qin Boyong, Zhu Yongxin, Yang Zhen, Zhang Endi, Fang Guanghua, and Zhou Li'an, among others.■
BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) -- The fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing in October, according to a decision made at a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on July 30. According to the main agenda of the session, the Political Bureau will report its work to the CPC Central Committee, and the proposals for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development will be studied at the session. The current economic situation was analyzed and studied, and arrangements were made for economic work in the second half of this year at the meeting. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, chaired the meeting.
It was noted at the meeting that the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) will be a crucial phase for the country to consolidate the foundation and make all-out efforts for basically realizing socialist modernization. China's development is facing profound and complex changes, as strategic opportunities, risks, and challenges exist concurrently, and uncertainties and unforeseen factors are rising. Meanwhile, China's economy is underpinned by a stable foundation, multiple advantages, strong resilience, and great potential, and the supporting conditions and fundamental trend for long-term sound economic development remain unchanged. The strengths of socialism with Chinese characteristics as well as the country's enormous market, complete industrial system and abundant talent resources are becoming even more pronounced. It is imperative to maintain strategic resolve, boost confidence in achieving our goals, proactively identify, respond to and steer changes, manage our own affairs well by pooling resources, win strategic initiative in the fierce international competition, and achieve major breakthroughs in strategic tasks concerning the overall situation of advancing Chinese modernization.
It was stressed at the meeting that Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the important thought of the Three Represents, and the Scientific Outlook on Development must be upheld for economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period while Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era must be thoroughly implemented. To realize the Second Centenary Goal of building China into a great modern socialist country in all respects and to advance the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization will be the central task. To fulfill this task, the new development philosophy must be faithfully implemented on all fronts, and the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability must be followed. A holistic approach will be adopted to advance the Five-sphere Integrated Plan and the coordinated implementation of the Four-pronged Comprehensive Strategy. Efforts will be made to accelerate the forging of a new development paradigm. Importance will be attached to both domestic and international imperatives as well as to both development and security, so that economic growth will be boosted effectively in quality and reasonably in quantity. At the same time, efforts will be made to promote people's all-round development, and gain solid strides in realizing common prosperity for the Chinese people. As such, decisive progress will be secured for basically realizing socialist modernization.
All at the meeting believed that since the beginning of this year, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, governments and departments at all levels have made great efforts to overcome difficulties and obstacles and adopted proactive macro policies, and as a result, steady progress has been achieved in the country's economic growth and new achievements made in high-quality development. Major economic indicators are good, new productive forces witness sound development, and reform and opening up has been further deepened. Risks in key areas have been effectively prevented and defused, and basic public services have been further strengthened to meet essential needs and secure basic living standards for those in difficulty. All in all, China's economy has exhibited great vibrancy and resilience.
It was noted at the meeting that China's economy still faces risks and challenges. It is essential to accurately assess the situation, maintain a sense of urgency, prepare for worst-case scenarios, and make good use of development opportunities, potential, and strengths, so as to consolidate and expand the momentum of economic recovery.
It was stressed at the meeting that, to make a good job of the economic work in the second half of the year, it is imperative to adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, follow the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, faithfully implement the new development philosophy on all fronts, and speed up the efforts to forge a new development paradigm. At the same time, it is essential to maintain the continuity and stability of policies, enhance their flexibility and foresight, and make efforts to keep the development of employment, enterprises, markets, and expectations stable. It is also important to vigorously boost the interplay between domestic and international economic flows. With these efforts, we should strive to accomplish the annual economic and social development goals and tasks, thereby bringing the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) to a successful conclusion, according to the meeting.
It was also stressed at the meeting that macro policies should be intensified in a sustained and timely manner. It is imperative to ensure rigorous implementation of a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy to strengthen their effectiveness. The issuance and utilization of government bonds should be accelerated to raise the efficiency of fund use. It is essential to make sure that basic living needs are met, salaries are paid, and governments function normally at the primary level. It is a must for monetary policy to maintain ample liquidity so as to drive down overall social financing costs. Structural monetary tools must be leveraged to boost support for scientific innovation, consumption stimulus, and the development of micro and small enterprises and foreign trade. Major provincial economies should shoulder greater responsibility in driving growth. It is imperative to strengthen the consistency of macro policies.
The need was stressed at the meeting to effectively unleash the potential of domestic demand. It is essential to further implement the special campaign dedicated to stimulating consumption, and foster new growth drivers for consumption in services while boosting consumption in commodities. It is imperative to boost consumption demand in the process of safeguarding and improving people's living standards. The projects for implementing major national strategies and building security capacity in key areas should be implemented in a high-quality manner, with the vitality of private investment stimulated and effective investment expanded.
It was noted at the meeting that reform must be unswervingly deepened. It is imperative to lead the development of new quality productive forces with scientific and technological innovation, speed up fostering emerging pillar industries with global competitiveness, and promote integrated advancements in technological and industrial innovation. It is essential to advance the building of a unified national market, and further optimize the order of market competition. Disorderly competition among enterprises must be addressed according to law and regulations, and the capacity of key industries should be regulated. It is essential to bring under regulation local practices for attracting investment. It is also imperative to unswervingly consolidate and develop the public sector and unswervingly encourage, support, and guide the development of the non-public sector, so as to stimulate the vitality of market entities.
It was stressed at the meeting that high-standard opening up should be expanded to keep the fundamentals of foreign trade and investment stable. It is essential to assist foreign trade enterprises which suffered huge blows and intensify financing support to promote the integrated development of domestic and foreign trade. Export tax rebate policy should be optimized, and platforms for opening up such as pilot free trade zones should be built with high standards.
It was noted at the meeting that risks in key areas must be continuously prevented and defused. It is imperative to implement well the guiding principles of the Central Urban Work Conference and promote urban renewal in a high-quality manner. Proactive and stable actions are required to defuse local government debt risks, and new hidden debt must be prohibited. It is essential to advance the orderly and effective resolution of local financing platforms with resolve. The attractiveness and inclusiveness of the domestic capital market should be boosted, so as to consolidate the improving and stabilizing trend of the capital market.
The need was emphasized at the meeting to solidly advance work related to ensuring people's livelihoods. Efforts should be made to prioritize employment in policies, promoting job opportunities for key groups such as college graduates, ex-service personnel, and migrant workers. Policies that bring benefits to the people should be effectively implemented, building a better tiered and categorized social assistance system. The foundation for agriculture, rural areas, and farmers must be consolidated, and the prices of grain and other essential agricultural products must be maintained at reasonable levels. What has been achieved in poverty alleviation should be consolidated and expanded to prevent a large number of rural residents from relapsing into poverty. The safety of people's lives must always come first, and the supervision over workplace and food safety must be strengthened. All-out efforts must be made in flood prevention, emergency response, and disaster relief work, and stable supply of energy resources and power during the peak summer season must be secured. A good job must be done in formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan.
The need was emphasized at the meeting to fully mobilize the initiative of all. Leading officials must have a correct understanding of what it means to perform well and do a good job in managing economic work in line with the new development philosophy. Entrepreneurs should boldly lead the way and seize the initiative in market competition with high-quality products and services. All regions and departments must fully implement the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee, and leverage the results of educational campaigns to thoroughly implement the CPC Central Committee's eight-point decision, so as to provide strong momentum for high-quality development.
Other matters were also deliberated at the meeting. ■
BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- The Central Urban Work Conference was held in Beijing from July 14 to 15. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the conference and delivered an important speech. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, including Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi, attended the conference.
In his speech, Xi summarized the achievements China has made in its urban development since the new era, analyzed the current situation of urban work, and outlined the general requirements, key principles, and major tasks for advancing urban work. Li Qiang delivered a concluding speech, specifying arrangements for implementing the guiding principles of Xi's important speech and for further improving urban work.
It was noted at the conference that since the 18th CPC National Congress, the Party Central Committee has gained a profound understanding of urban development under new circumstances. Upholding the Party's overall leadership over urban work, adhering to the principle of cities built by the people and for the people, and making systematic urban planning, China has achieved historic progress in urban development. Significant improvements have been made in new urbanization, urban development capacity, planning and governance, working and living conditions, preservation of historical and cultural heritage, and the eco-environment.
It was emphasized at the meeting that the overall requirements for urban development at present and in the years to come are as follows: Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, efforts should be made to fully implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and the second and third plenary sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee. The important expositions of General Secretary Xi Jinping on urban development must be thoroughly implemented, with a continued focus on strengthening the Party's overall leadership and faithfully practicing the vision of developing people-centered cities. The general principle of pursuing progress while maintaining stability must be upheld, and a policy of tailored approaches and differentiated guidance must be followed, with the aim to build modern, people-centered cities that are innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, culturally vibrant, and smart. Efforts should center on promoting high-quality urban development, with a focus on quality-oriented growth. Urban renewal should be an important lever for optimizing urban structures, transforming growth drivers, improving quality, advancing green development, preserving cultural heritage, and enhancing governance efficiency. The red line of urban safety should never be crossed. With all these, a new path will be blazed for urban modernization with Chinese characteristics.
It was pointed out at the meeting that China's urbanization is shifting from a phase of rapid expansion to that of stable development. Urban growth is transitioning from large-scale incremental expansion to a stage focused on improving the quality and efficiency of existing capacity. It is imperative to accurately grasp and actively adapt to these changes in doing urban work. This requires the shifting of the urban development philosophy to place more emphasis on the well-being of the people. Development modes should be changed to prioritize intensive and efficient growth. Growth drivers should be transformed to highlight distinctive features. The focus of urban work should be shifted to increase input in governance. And work methods should be adjusted to strengthen overall coordination.
Key tasks for urban development across seven aspects were outlined at the meeting.
First, efforts will be focused on optimizing the modern urban system. This involves enhancing cities' comprehensive capacity to support population growth and social and economic development, fostering networked modern city clusters and metropolitan areas, advancing urbanization centered on county seats in a categorized approach, continuing to grant permanent urban residency to eligible rural residents who have moved to urban areas, promoting the coordinated development of cities of different sizes and small towns, and promoting the integrated development of urban and rural areas.
Second, emphasis will be placed on building vibrant cities powered by innovation. This includes cultivating a robust innovation ecosystem to achieve breakthroughs in developing new quality productive forces, leveraging reform and opening up to boost urban dynamism, carrying out high-quality urban renewal projects, and fully leveraging cities' pivotal role in the interplay between domestic and international economic flows.
Third, work will be done to develop comfortable, convenient and livable cities. This entails integrated planning of population, industries, urban areas and transportation to optimize urban spatial structures, speeding up the establishment of a new model for real estate development while steadily renovating urban villages and dilapidated housing, vigorously expanding consumer services, improving public services, and firmly safeguarding basic living standards.
Fourth, focus will be directed toward building green, low-carbon and beautiful cities. This involves consolidating the gains in ecological and environmental governance, adopting more effective measures to address urban air pollution, drinking water source protection and new pollutant control, pursuing synergy of reducing pollution and carbon emissions while expanding plant coverage, and enhancing urban biodiversity.
Fifth, measures will be taken to enhance urban safety and resilience. This will be achieved by advancing the "lifeline" safety engineering program for urban infrastructure, with accelerated efforts to renovate and upgrade aging pipelines. Strict controls will be imposed on the construction of super high-rise buildings while efforts will be made to ensure comprehensive improvements in housing safety standards. Cities will enhance their capacity for natural disaster prevention through integrated flood control systems and waterlogging management. Meanwhile, public security will be strengthened through holistic measures to effectively safeguard urban safety.
Sixth, efforts will be made to build culturally-vibrant cities characterized by high ethical and moral standards. This calls for improved systems for preserving historical and cultural heritage alongside refined urban landscape governance. It also requires protecting cities' unique historical legacies, cultural geography, and natural landscapes. Concurrent efforts will be made to strengthen urban cultural soft power and foster higher standards of civic conduct.
Seventh, efforts will be focused on building smart cities for greater efficiency and convenience. With Party building and law-based governance as cornerstones, innovations in governance concepts, models and methods will be pursued. Efforts will be made to make full use of citizen hotlines and other mechanisms to efficiently address the public's urgent needs and concerns.
It was stressed at the meeting that to build modern people-centered cities, the Party's overall leadership must be strengthened in urban work. It is essential to further improve the leadership system and working mechanism, enhance policy coordination across urban initiatives, and strengthen the implementation of policies in all sectors. It is imperative to have a correct understanding of what it means to perform well, set up a scientific urban development evaluation system, improve the competence and capabilities of teams for urban work, and motivate Party members and officials to undertake endeavors and take the lead in shouldering responsibilities. The principle of seeking truth from facts and pragmatism must be upheld, while pointless formalities and bureaucracy must be resolutely opposed.
It was noted at the meeting that General Secretary Xi's important speech provides scientific answers to major theoretical and practical questions regarding urban development -- such as whom it serves, on whom it relies, what kind of cities to build, and how to build them -- offering fundamental guidance for urban work on the new journey in the new era. The speech must be conscientiously studied and thoroughly implemented, according to the meeting. It is imperative to have a thorough understanding of the historical position of China's urban development, and do a good job in urban work with a broader vision. It is essential to grasp the goal of building modern people-centered cities, and consciously practice the people-centered development philosophy. It is important to have a correct understanding of the strategic orientation of quality-oriented urban development, thereby improving its overall quality in a targeted manner. It is essential to grasp the intrinsic requirements for greater dynamism and vitality in urban development, so as to further boost reform and innovation. It is significant to have a thorough understanding of the systemic and complex nature of urban work, so as to enhance the capability of implementing tasks and arrangements in this regard.
The meeting was attended by members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, members of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, leading officials of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, state councilors, president of the Supreme People's Court, prosecutor-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, and leading officials of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Also present were leading Party and government officials as well as those in charge of urban work of provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps; leading officials of Party committees of cities specifically designated in the state plan, provincial capitals, and relevant prefecture-level cities; as well as leading officials from relevant central Party and state departments, relevant people's organizations, some financial institutions, enterprises and universities under the direct auspices of the central government, and relevant departments of the Central Military Commission. Enditem
TAIYUAN, July 10 (Xinhua) -- During a recent inspection tour in Shanxi Province, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized that Shanxi must earnestly implement the CPC Central Committee's strategic plans for accelerating the rise of the central region and comprehensively promoting ecological conservation and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin, act on the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, fully and faithfully apply the new development philosophy on all fronts, and ensure both development and security. Xi encouraged the province to make new progress in promoting the transformation and development of the resource-based economy and strive to write its own chapter in advancing Chinese modernization.
From July 7 to 8, Xi inspected the city of Yangquan and the provincial capital Taiyuan, accompanied by Tang Dengjie, secretary of the CPC Shanxi Provincial Committee, and Lu Dongliang, governor of Shanxi Province.
The Hundred-Regiment Campaign was a monumental offensive in the history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, which greatly boosted the morale of the Chinese military and civilians in fighting the war to the end. On the afternoon of July 7, Xi came to a monument square dedicated to the campaign on Shinao (Lion Head) Mountain in Yangquan, where he laid a flower basket in tribute to the martyrs of the Eighth Route Army. Xi then toured an exhibition at the Memorial Hall of the Hundred-Regiment Campaign. An array of historical photos and precious artifacts vividly depicted the glorious history of the CPC leading the military and civilians in a united resistance against Japanese aggression with unwavering courage. Xi paused from time to time, observing and contemplating. He stressed that historic feats achieved in the Hundred-Regiment Campaign fully proved the CPC's role as the mainstay of the whole-nation resistance war against Japanese aggression, and demonstrated the tremendous strength of the people's war under the CPC leadership. He emphasized the need to better present the history of the resistance war and pass down the great spirit of resisting aggression to future generations.
In the main hall, Xi talked with a group of young students and staff workers of the memorial hall. He noted that the July 7 Incident broke out exactly 88 years ago, and it marked the beginning of the Chinese nation's full-scale resistance against Japanese aggression. History should not be forgotten as it can serve as a guide for the future, he said, adding that visiting the memorial hall is a way to become morally enlightened. Born in a promising era, the youth should carry forward the revolutionary traditions and heritage, set lofty aspirations to contribute to building a strong China, stand tall as Chinese of integrity and dignity, and courageously shoulder the great responsibility of national rejuvenation in the new era.
On the afternoon of July 7, Xi inspected the Yangquan Valve Co., Ltd.. After being briefed on Shanxi Province's progress in industrial transformation and upgrade in recent years, Xi walked in the company's workshop to learn in detail about the production and sales of valve products, such as gas gate valves and electric flap valves. Xi noted that traditional manufacturing remains an important part of the real economy, and it is imperative to respond to market demand and enhance sci-tech innovation to breathe new life into traditional industries. In the past, Chinese workers made arduous manual efforts to hammer away at the country's industrial development. Today, it must be upgraded through advanced technologies and equipment, Xi told the company's staff members. The real economy makes the country prosperous and solid work makes it flourishing. Xi encouraged the staff members to make persistent efforts to scale even greater heights and contribute more to boosting China's strength in manufacturing.
On the morning of July 8, Xi listened to a work report from the CPC Shanxi Provincial Committee and the provincial government. He acknowledged the achievements the province has made in various aspects, and made requirements for its future work.
Xi noted that building a national pilot area of comprehensive reform for the transformation of the resource-based economy is a strategic task entrusted to Shanxi by the CPC Central Committee. It is necessary to further unify thinking, maintain resolve and steadfastly promote transformation and development in an orderly manner, with focus being placed on energy transition, industrial upgrading and moderately diversified development. While firmly ensuring coal supply for the country's power generation, Shanxi must promote the transformation of the coal industry from low-end to high-end and the upgrading of coal products from primary fuels to high-value products. At the same time, under the goal of building a high-standard key national base of raw materials for energy, the complementary development of wind power, photovoltaic power, hydrogen energy and other energy sources should be pursued to build a new energy system. Xi also required solid efforts to push forward the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries and develop emerging and future industries in light of local conditions to foster new quality productive forces, so that Shanxi will eventually boast a modern industrial system featuring its own characteristics and comparative advantages. It is imperative to make good use of the conditions for diversified development, optimize the business environment, stimulate the vitality of business entities, and do a better job in converting resource advantages into development advantages, Xi said.
Xi emphasized that transformation and development must be carried out with a firm commitment to maintaining security and stability. Efforts should focus on stabilizing employment, businesses, markets, and expectations, strengthening key livelihood services such as elderly care and childcare, and ensuring the basic living standards of people in difficulty. It is necessary to enhance efforts to guide community-level governance through Party building and take a holistic approach to ensuring law and order. The fight against organized crime and gang violence should be carried out on a regular basis, and all kinds of illegal and criminal activities should be cracked down on in accordance with the law in order to ensure social stability. The work to improve natural environment and urban management should be promoted in an integrated manner, Xi said, calling for comprehensive, continuous and solid efforts to strengthen desertification prevention and control as well as soil erosion control in river basins, promote energy conservation and carbon reduction in key industries, carry out the ecological restoration of mines, and safeguard ecological security effectively. He also stressed work safety, saying that all regulatory systems must be strictly implemented, and the occurrence of serious and major accidents must be resolutely prevented and curbed. Since the main flood season has now begun, careful planning for flood control and flood fighting, as well as preparations for disaster prevention, mitigation and relief, must be carried out, Xi added.
Xi underscored the need to strengthen full and rigorous Party self-governance through resolute and persistent action. It is essential to carry forward the spirit of self-reform, ensure that responsibilities for Party management and governance are fulfilled, and work in concert to enhance Party consciousness, improve Party conduct and tighten Party discipline, while synergizing efforts to rectify misconduct, enforce discipline and combat corruption. Sustained efforts must be made to uphold strict standards, take firm measures, and maintain a disciplined atmosphere, alongside cultivating a clean political environment. Greater focus and precision are required in the follow-up work of the education campaign on thoroughly implementing the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving conduct. Problems must be identified honestly, and rectification measures must be concrete to ensure real progress. It is also important to promptly summarize the results and experience of the campaign, and to improve long-term, institutionalized mechanisms for strengthening Party conduct, Xi said.
He Lifeng and leading officials of relevant central Party and government departments accompanied Xi on the inspection tour.■
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